South Street Journal News for and serving: Grand Boulevard, Douglas, Oakland, Kenwood, Woodlawn, Washington Park, Hyde Park, Near South, Gap, Fuller Park, Armour Snuam volumn 4 Number 6 April 4 - 24, 1997 Bridgeport Investigation in Question

Yohance J. Lacour Bridgeport the following Thursday. Eddie Read, UnanswereStaff Writer- d questionpresidens to off witnesseCBUC (Chicago Blacsk Uniteandd other attackers lead to talk of cover up Douglas/Bridgeport —From the office President Communities) march to the scene of the crime Clinton, nearly everyone has heard via media or the following day. CBUC's march included de­ word of mouth of the vicious hate crime in livering a summons to De LaSalle High School, Bridgeport that left 13 year old Stateway Gar­ Patrick Huels, alderman of the 11th ward of dens resident Lenard Clark fighting for his Bridgeport, and Thomas Folliard, commander of young life. However, questions has still yet to be the 9th district in Bridgeport. fully detailed with answers in the three weeks Read stated "They are summoned to a public since the brutal attack took place, several ques­ hearing in the black community to answer why tionable developments have occurred. Bridgeport has the 2nd largest number of hate Left is Lenard Clark, who was beaten and left comatose by So far, the answers surrounding what tran­ crimes in Chicago and what is being done about mob of Bridgeport teens. Suspects from left to right: Michael Kwidzinski, 19, Frank Caruso, 17, Victor Jasas, 17. Three spired that afternoon has been reported as such: it. "White leadership must be held accountable more attackers identified by eyewitness but no further arrests Lenard, another 13 year old African American, for racist acts committed by their constituents," have been pursued. from Stateway Gardens and one Hispanic teen charged Read were riding their bicycles along the* 3300 block The next day. Rev. Jesse Jackson, president of What Happened, accompanying them on foot, keep up. He went on to tell reporters that while riding, of South Shields when three Caucasian males at­ PUSH/Rainbow announced the establishment of mere than three involved tacked them. Everyone was able to flee safely ex­ he noticed one white male running towards them a trust fund for Lenard. Joining support for the In the midst of political and community cept for Lenard, who was caught, beaten and ulti­ fund, Lew Collins, president of Illinois Institute from the east, while two others quickly ap­ protest, still lies unanswered questions. South mately left for dead a few blocks away on 31st of Technology located across of Stateway Gar­ proached them from the west. Once the attacker Street Journal spoke with Clevan Nicholson, the and Princeton where his comatose body lay sav­ dens on 35th Street and State, has announced a who was running alone was close enough, he ini­ 13 year old boy who accompanied Lenard Clark agely beaten in a pool of blood. university-wide effort to contribute too. Finally, tiated the attack by hitting Cleave. to Bridgeport from their Stateway Park resi­ "I heard one of the other two white men who CiimniMlty Outcry if Supptrt a third march to the site of the attack, led by an­ dence. According to Clevan, he and Lenard were ran up from the other direction say 'not him, he's The following morning it was not yet deter­ other group took place that weekend. riding their bikes in search of air for one of too little,' Then the one that hit me said, "so, f—- mined by investigators whether or not the attack Members of the Committee Against Violence Lenard's tires, so they travelled to a Bridgeport this nigger", Clevan told reporters. He barely es­ was racially motivated. Natural outrage and con­ and Racism (CAVR) have voiced concern with gas station where air is free. Upon entering caped, running on Shields to 35th Street and cern about authorities' handling of the crime, Rev. Jackson's "Healing Rally" at PUSH on Bridgeport, they met three Hispanics, ages 11, eventually home, where he relayed the story of various African-American community leaders 50th and Drexel, questioning his motives for 12 and 18, with whom they played nearly two what happened to his mother who immediately immediately called for protest. Rev. Al Sampson inviting the family members of Mayor Richard hours of football. Afterwards, they walked the notified police. of Fernwood Methodist Church, one of the orga­ Daley in particular. Lu Palmer of CBUC and youngest of the two Hispanic kids home and Unfortunately for Lenard as he ran, he led his nizers for the Million Man March and founder of CAVR have attempted to meet with Rev. Jack­ rode their bicycles slowly down the 3300 block Million Man March Inc., marched through son for clarity of the healing process. - (Continued on page 6) of Shields to let the older Hispanic, who was still Businesses Coming Holman Neighborhood ifeaith Center eiossny Together to Restore By Elaine Norwood Holman Neighborhood Health The latest meeting held April 1, didn't want to comment at the time, a Frank Ottman Center is transferring ownership, and 1997 at the Mid-South Planning and spokesman said, Bronzeville Kenwood ~ South Street Journal was management will be changed to Development, in a non-signing con- Valerie Adams, a registered nurse Douglas-(Bronzeville)—Many of contacted by a concerned community Komed Medical those who support the restoration of resident regarding what she thought to Center. Bronzeville including business people be the possible closing of the Chicago Tim Hadac, met last month, March 20, 1997, as Department of Health's, Holman spokes person for Alderman Madelene Haithcock ad­ Clinic, located at 4230 S. Greenwood. the Department of dressed a large turn out of community That the HNHC decision to close was Public Health, ex­ people in the 2nd ward who want to not made public leaving many people plained that the restore Bronzeville to its glory days. who use the health center left in the Holman Clinic is Bronzeville was once the Mecca of the dark. The resident's inquiry has just presently net­ black community in Mid-South dur­ about resulted in fact. working with a ing the 40s to 60s, but started a de­ Distrust over the same concern, non-for-profit cline due to businesses leaving the the Illinois Nurses Association (INA) health provider area. Now many are saying they want held a meeting March 25, at the Ken- that is exploring the Bronzeville of old back. necott Park Fieldhouse to assess the the possibility of The meeting started off with a con­ future of Holman Neighborhood bringing in their sensus by those businesses that would Health Center. medical staff and be supporting the restoration project The meeting centered on a possible expanding Health about to be undertaken. Draper and merger of Komed Health center on Care Services. • SSJ Photo by Don Carter Kramer gave their support for town- 43 rd and Vincennes to acquire Hol­ "This is not un- The Illinois Nurses Association held a meeting in March at the Kennecott Park Fieldhouse with houses for Bronzeville. Therefore, the man, with the staff of Holman upset usual explained community residents and staff of Holman Neighborhood Health Center to assess the future of people of the community would have they will be out of work. A previous Hadac health care Holman Center. The last community meeting was at the Mid-South Planning and Development more choices of living quarters; IIT is meeting was addressed at the Ken­ providers add to Commission in which the future of the Health center was to close.. going ahead with their program to wood ' Community Conservation their network if it will benefit and en­ tract (verbal agreement), the city, or and member of INA, informed South support the community. Father Council (KCCC) where Komed made hance services". "We're just in the Board of Health, plans to change Street Journal that her organization Michael of De La Salle Institute presentations to expand its operations listening and talking phase, no agree­ management to Komed Medical Cen­ will be making a rebuttal to plans of agreed to further invest in the black which included the possession of Hol­ ment has been made; but anytime a ter. "Komed will put its own people closing Holman as presented at the last community of Bronzeville's educa­ man. KCCC was presented plans be­ proposal is done, we want to make in most of the jobs," said a Mid-South Planning and Development tional endeavors. Harold Lucas, Exec­ cause the organization is the decision sure access is available for affordable spokesperson at the meeting, not utive Director and CEO of Black making body regarding city property. and quality services." wanting to identify herself. Komed (Continued on page 6) Metropolis Convention & Tourism Council Life Insurance Company said Douglas - Saturday March 22, at purpose of the service is to honor that they would be supporting the area Stateway Garden Clean Up the Stateway Gardens a clean up individuals between the ages of, as well. was under taken to rejuvenate 18 and 30 who have made a dif­ The new police station was on many grounds of the development. This ference in their community. On of those present minds, as was restor­ is the first part of cleaning up May 13, 1997, the Tomorrow 's ing the Armory at 35th. The police Stateway Gardens. In later Leaders Cultural Empowerment station would be going as planned, as months plans call for the planting through Literacy.will hold a cere­ would a restoration of the Armory agreed on. of flowers and other greenery at mony honoring 60 young adults Not all those present came forth Stateway. Saturday, food and who show leadership in their with an agenda of some kind for the drinks were served to all those communities. It will be held at the rebuilding of Bronzeville. GAPPIE who participated in the project. Chicago Historical Society. There didn't want to talk about or show any There was also games for children is also a Parent/Child Program for of their plans just yet, feeling that they and other festivities. children between the ages of 2 to needed some revamping before sub­ The Public Allies, an Ameri- 5 years of age. The program of­ mitting them to the committee blunteers from Public Allies, Tomorrow's Leaders Today Honoree finalist and corp program hosted their Tomor­ fers information concerning chil­ tatway Garden Resdients join together to clean-up the grounds of the row's Leaders Today show.The dren of this age. (Continued on page 13) hicago Housing Development Page z April 4-24,1997 South Street Journal OMB^TMB IMO!!N@& arai E1WIS Resident charged PUSH Security ef Abuse lace to Knowledge Kenwood - In a late breaking news story, Jewell Muhammad came into the South Street Journal Newspaper's office, Wednesday, April 2, 1997, to say that April he had been physically assaulted by several of Operation PUSH security, Saturday, March 29, 1997, at Push Headquarters. Push confirmed the incident but gave no HUD's Homebuyer ifCric^lani"! area comment Muhammad, a member of the Afro-American Fair at McOormick Contractors Association at 4200 S, Ellis, and a former Sat 5 active PUSH supporter said that his back became dislocated when several of the guards surrounding a stage What You lean Could last a Lifetime If you've been dreaming of buying a home and can't seem to platform, grabbed him, when he tried to approach Paul make ends meet, this may be the opportunity you have been Vallas, CEO of Chicago Public Schools, to talk with him. looking for and didn't know where to go. A one day Homebuyer A scuffle later ensued in which Muhammad was Fair at Chicago's McCormick Place. In one day, homebuyers handcuffed and verbally assaulted by Chicago police, he can gain valuable information about buying a HUD house .The said, as the body guards forced him inside a car, charging purpose of the fair is to educate consumers on all aspects of him with criminal trespassing. South Street Journal will be buying a house and the necessary process they must go continuing this story in its next edition. through. The fair will be hosted by the United States Department of Bobbie Johnson (center), founder and president of Race to Workshop on Medicaid Program Housing and Urban Development along with the Illinois Associa­ Knowledge, receives a $5,000 AT&T People First Gold Star Hyde Park - The Campaign for Better Health Care tion of Realtors, The Chicago Sun Times, El Extra, The Cru­ sader, WGCl, WOJO, and WPWR/UPN Power 50. Award from Bill Ketchum, AT&T president, central states, and (CBHC) will sponsor another workshop on changes in the Medicaid program on April 23rd 10 am in the meeting The doors will be opened to the general public and admission AT&T employee Mae Etta Norman. Race to Knowledge seeks is free. to improve the family literacy skills of students and their par­ room of the Hyde Park Co-op, 1526 E. 55th St. The| Exhibit floor will open at 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. ents by providing technology-based instruction. Norman, who workshop is free and open to the public. Medicaid! Homebuyer Seminars Held from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. nominated Race to Knowledge for the award, is a volunteer in recipients are especially encouraged to attend. Workshops For more information call 1-800-244-8118 the program. will cover the following topics: What's happening with Medicaid? What is managed care? How to advocate for Sat 19-26 New 55th & Cottage Health Center yourself if you have trouble, either with traditional The Afrikan Youth Congress (AYC), Chicago Division is Medicaid, or managed care sponsoring their 1st Annual "Youth Spring Clean-up Project. Out Final plans are now in progress to establish a pediatric and The Illinois Department of Public Aid has delayed the of school spring break youths can sweep our community clean. maternal health center. Wylers Children's Clinic and The implementation of Mediplan Plus, their mandatory We are asking for donations of brooms, rakes, shovels, garbage Woodlawn Maternal & Child Health Center will merge at the Medicaid managed care program. This means that the bags and gloves from your organization. 773-488-8684 Friends Center at 55th & Cottage Grove. The Woodlawn Ma­ Voluntary Enrollment Period, during which HMO Now thru 26 ternal & Child Health Center is holding a "Open Community marketers can knock on people's doors and call them at Exercise with Doris. Time to shed those winter layers and extra Forum on the Future of Quality Health Care".Residents are home to market health plans, has been indefinitely pounds!!! Thru April 26th. Step Aerobics - Tues. & Thurs. 6-7 charging The University of Chicago Hospital that they are extended. In light of this, the above information is vital for p.m. Stretching & Toning - Mon. & Wed. 6-7p.m. Harris YWCA, making decisions without asking the community any­ 6200 S. Drexel, 312-688-4593, $40.00 thing.Urgent community involvement is needed Tuesday, April 12-19-26 15th at 7:00p.m. at the Freedom Center, 6351 S. Cottage Crusaders for Justice regular meeting is at 12 noon, at Holiness Grove.Contact persons are Paula Jones or Dino McNeal at The Role of Fathers in the Welfare [Temple Church. The new location of the church is approximately 773-955-3033 / 0349. ;500 East 61st Street; every Saturday. — Mon 14 New Structure organization weekly meeting begins at 6:30, at 5659 S. Indiana Ave. Call John Thomas at 324-5256 Wed. 16 [Washington Park Advisory Council meets the third Wednesday of {the month at the Washington Park Field House. eft over from last issue... Word is, major fund raising is needed [Thursday 17 JBIack Men Pushing meet every 3rd Thursday of the month at Afor the YMCA on 37th & Wabash, about $250,000. So the 16:30 p.m. at Operation PUSH in the Evans Chapel. ministers in the area are about to have some major fund raising. In addition, Virgin Peoples is not the project manager for the Y project - Sat 19th. the board has hired a general contractor from Gary to do the fAdolescents Harris YMCA,6200 S. Drexel 955-3100, ext. 36 SThis group is for women only and there is no charge. construction. The question among some community subcontractors is JEvery Sat. will residents from Gary or Mid South get jobs. The Boys and Girls Club on 63rd and Wabash may be having 1st. Joseph's Carondelet Child Center presents its 10th annual trouble staying open since the public housing high rise is totally Winner, dance and auction, "Unmasking Human Potential," in the vacant and will be coming down.... Also there is a proposal for a jail Igrand ballroom of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Black tie and masks are at 63rd and Prairie, the site of the old Roberts' Motel. joptional. All proceeds benefit St. Joseph's. St. Joseph's Now who's going to run for Mayor? We got rumors that Bobby Rush ICarondelet Child Center cares for children and youths with friend and Woodlawn's Mattie Butler's brother, Commissioner, Jerry jbehavioral disorders and special learning needs. For ticket finformation, contact St. Joseph's at (773) 624 - 7443. (Ice Man) Butler was talked about. However, Bobby received a mandate at the Welfare Rally at Daley Center as people chanted, IHome Owners Association,The H.A. will hold its regular monthly "Run Bobby Run." Imeeting at 7:00 p.m. at Kennicott Park. Please drop a note at Employers at CAPS, (Chicago Alternative Police Strategy) are |1123 E. 45th St., if you would like to be on the agenda. limiting the outreach of staff worker, telling them who to and who not to work with (gangs), because of the Austin Police problem. The Chicago Urban League will host the Minority energy Several hundred people shared in a grand salute to the Rev. Dr. Technical Assistance Program at their office, from 9 am to 1 pm Kenneth B. Smith Sr, president of the Chicago Theological to examine the issues, dissemination of information and Seminary, as the Humanitarian of the Year at the Abraham Lincoln discussion about the proposed deregulation of utilities. Center's 37th Humanitarian Award Gala at the Fairmont Hotel. ...Something Dino McNeal and company of the Grand Ballroom on Minister Tony Hjohsno, Sr., of Stitach master- Global Ethnic 63rd Street don't like hearing. Mr. Arlander Adamson of the Paternal Involvement Pro- Fashion Design Co. at Freedom Now Center. A presentation on As T. V. star Steve Harvey plays hooky from WGCl, A.J. Jama, from ject(PIP) spoke at the "Symposium on the Role of Fa­ "Discover how with a small monthly investment"; finanical thers in the Welfare Debate"at Malcolm X College on rewards at the Freedom Now Center 6351 S. Cottage. Every firs L.A. will sit with the morning team from April 9-11, in a bid for and 3rd Saturday. Harvey's Drive time slot....Continuing on to show biz, HBO met with March 13th. PIP reintroduces low - income, non - cus­ todial fathers into the lives of their children by encour­ Sat. 26 eight representatives at the Swift Mansion, fInner City Youth aging financial and emotional contribution and helping Foundation on 45th and Michigan) to discuss the gang problems. them secure employment to support and establish West Woodlawn Council of Block Clubs meet on the 4th Saturday However, HBO found out gangs are not the root of the problem. meaningful relationships with their families and chil­ of each month at the Parkway Community House, 500 East 67t People in attendance were, Ron Carter ofSSJ, Minister Mitch, Pat dren. For more information on this project contact Eric Street. Dowell-Ceorioa, Christine Perkins, the coordinator Ben Harris.... On Fenlon of L.R. Glenn Communications at 312-642- 68-13 / www.lrglenn.com West Woodlawn Council of Black Clubs meet on the 4th the media, Paul Davis of the Citizen said SSJ got them in trouble Saturday of the month at the Parkway Community House saying the newspaper was going daily, However, he did not deny it. IN TOE 500 E. 67th Street. Mr. Terry reported according to the Illinois gambling ordnance, section 8-12-010, only religious or charitable institution can conduct Sun. 27 gambling operations, So this mean all the lottery agents sellers must TsrTT-w-^ N'COBRA meeting at Washington Park Field House, 55th and be turned over to the schools, 501 (3) c 's and churches.Not a bad idea King Drive. Meetings are held every 4th Sunday each month.Wet tye4, 1 tfa*t& tfao> time you one cpi«ty fo page: arm@arc,co.uk. since the lottery suppose to benefit the schools anyway. It was presented to some Black effected officials such as alderman Toni aeed tome neat (facdye «MW& Preckwinkle, who did not responded. Congratulations to Rev. Earl Sardon, of Crusaders of Justice and Holiness Temple Church at 61st and Vernon on his 85th birthday, and Mae Carter attended the birthday party Jimmy Walker the oldest May Blues man in Chicago who lives in Hyde Park.. SSJ board member Bernetta Pearson just published her book "A Sat. 3 quick Easy Guide to Managed Care". She also is the co-author of a "A Reunion 1954 - 1964 for St. Anselm, Betsy Ross, Carter and letter to SSJ board members who don't attend meetings Sexton schools. If you attended these schools during those years Please come and join us in a reunion celebration at St. Elizabeth' Hall, 50 E. 41st St. 9:00p.m. to 2:00 a.m.B.Y.O.B. $5.00 in UnZip information is compiled or Fax at 773/924-9536 advance, $7.00 at the door. 773-374-3284, 651-3422 or 708- by community residents. If you have All UnZipers must provide 425-0110 any call 773/924-0461 name, address and telephone. South Street Journal April 4 - 24,1997 PageS egy on Chicago, the city that just Chicago Jobs and Living Wage Campaign launched it's $6 million Cultural Stalemated by City's Finance Committee Chicago marketing campaign to LACK draw more attention to its diverse multi-cultural communities that are overflowing with rich heritage and C0NVENTI0N&T01MSETROPOLIM COUNCISL historic landmarks. The BMC&TC has adopted the eritage Tpif^smteVie^ marketing campaign " Restoring By Harold L. Lucas - •". ^* Bronzeville," and is committed to developing a heritage tourism desti­ Chicago, it's nation in the Bronzeville area, which was considered the center of $6 million Cultural African-American culture from the marketing campaign turn of the century until the 1960s. The BMC&TC has taken an active // , role in making this vision become BronzeviIle s Share" reality. BMC&TC recently secured and acquired the Supreme Life Alderman Toni Preckwinkle (4) address religious leaders at City Hall, after a The Black Metropolis Convention Building at 35th and Martin Luther march around the building in support of BMC&TC an Illinois not-for-profit King Drive. sponsored by the alderman. the Living Wage Ordinance, co- & Tourism Council (BMC&TC) has organization, has taken the lead in successfully secured funding the development and marketing of Over $420 billion was generated For more than a year now, the battle mains in the finance committee on hold. through the first round of Empower­ African-American heritage tourism in the United States in 1995 from has been going on between City Hall According to CRS the city's Finance ment Zone applications to the City districts throughout Illinois. tourism. The African-American and organizations that support a wage Committee chairman Alderman Ed of Chicago for acquisition and pre- BMC&TC strives to preserve the community should organize effec­ increase for city workers doing contracts Burke (14) has stalemated the increase development phase of the Supreme unique character of the neighbor­ tively to attract it's fair share of the with the city. The Community Renewal and those organizations backing an in­ Life Building and adjoining town- hoods in which African-Americans projected 29 billion in tourism dol­ Society (CRS) and the supporters of a crease of wages are asking that those houses. reside, to improveihe socio­ lars that will be generated by Illinois guaranteed wage increase for city work­ who oppose such an increase in wages In an effort to incorporate the economic and physical conditions in 1997. ers of companies receiving city con­ come forth and be hear at City Hall. needs of the community served by of these communities, to build resi­ tracts or subsidies (tax breaks) are ask­ "The opposition of the living wage has this venture, a one-day Cultural Fa­ dent pride and to improve race rela­ ing for at least $7.60 an hour. A wage remained in hiding and now is the time cilities Planning Charette was held tions. Alderman Toni Preckwinkle (4) who is for them to speak up or let this ordi­ on Saturday, March 29, 1997 at the The vision of the MC&TC is to say it is no more than $16,000 a year. nance pass, "says Charles Bright of the Chicago Cultural Center, Street. It make Illinois a premiere African- Preckwinkle is cosponsor of the ordi­ CRS. included participation by commu­ American heritage tourism destina­ nance with Aid. Ricardo Munoz (22.) The CRS wants to ask Mayor Daley nity, city, state, national and corpo­ tion and the number one destina­ Aid. Preckwinkle stated the ordinance "How much do you value the people of rate entities in the expansion of the tion of African-American conven­ has much support and to this date there Chicago who work full-time? What are feasibility plan and its relationship tion and leisure travelers. has been no public or elected official op­ their lives worth? to the Heritage Tourism industry. posing the ordinance. However, it re- This minority enterprise has re­ In recognition of this trend the cently focused its marketing strat­ nancial and other benefits for dis­ With mix views on it's location, many Washington Pk. residents address development placed residents and businesses un­ of the residents responded favorably der the U.S. Uniform Relations Act. when it was suggested to be located at By Eurel Jackson ing year. Residents viewed two maps do it for us". A training center was proposed at 64th and State street due to the com­ Washington Park - A community of their community; one of it present Community concerns were ex­ Alderman Dorothy Tillman's (3rd) mercial zoning. meeting was held by the Washington state with 70% vacant lots and the pressed on zoning, which would limit Washington King Center at 57th & The facility will take up 1 block, Park Community Coalition (WPCC) other with the proposed new con­ the number of homes, apartments, Lafayette. The building is currently a 85,000 square feet, 2 stories with a Saturday March 29th at the Washing­ struction. The consensus of the business and commercial areas. shelter but not in use during the day gate around it and no guards with guns ton Park Field House. Headed by its meeting was for the residents to take Questions arose about the designa­ and can be used for training such as patrolling the perimeter. It will house chairperson, Ms. Cecilia Butler. an active role in the development tions of the 53rd & Calumet and 55th construction trades, computer, day offenders serving 6 months to 1 year. Approximately 30 residents discuss process. & Prairie community fires. A local care and grocery retail. Butler ex­ Inmates and 57 employment positions issues from proposed jail on 63rd and The targeted designated redevelop­ business, Bronzeville Enterprises plained that the training center could will receive 20th ward priority consid­ Prairie to Black developers taking the ment area is from 61rst to 51st King was recognized for it's board up ser­ be a direct line to the Ujamaa Food eration. leadership in the construction of the Dr. to Indiana. vices in the area. Co - op Super Market in the Grand With invested interest in the com­ overall development of the Washing­ With almost 70% of the area deso­ The immanent domain topic had its Boulevard Shopping Center at 54th munity the follow-up was for more in­ ton Park community. late with vacant lots. "Vacant land is pros and cons. If there is one building and Wentworth. formation in all phases of the commu­ As the entire Washington Park area a commodity" stated Ms. Butler "and on the block and the owner wants to An other community concern cen­ nity development and direct benefit is preparing for the construction of if we don't come up with a redevel­ sell, he/she is guaranteed market tered on the proposed site for a De­ for the residents. 500 new homes projected for the com­ opment plan then someone else will value for the property. There are fi­ tention Center at 63rd & Prairie.

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All YOU WEED FOR We activate any phone No credit Check, No PERIODICAL READING 61ST &-STATE ST. Chips, Candy fit Sodas Deposit Required. Some restrictions apply Mrs. 5am-5pm 538-1162 955-3039 Page 4 April 4 - 24, 1997 South Street Journal ELECTED OFFICIALS PROCCEEDINGS Illinois legislative Black Caucus: Watch Over Governor's Budget Push for Bener focus on Education & Welfare Springfield— The Legislative Black should be held accountable for his that have been taking place. A Caucus was concerned and watchful lack action, particularly with regards family of three that has been on about Governor Edgar's budget to the funding of education and welfare in the past may earn up to address. They were quick to point out prisons. He has given us no detailed $26,000 and still receive funding for that there are a lot of issues that need account of how he plans to handle child care expenses. Under new to be addressed. these very important issues and he welfare guidelines, the amount of "The state of Illinois has a budget of needs to be held responsible," said money a family of three earn was cut $34.9 billion dollars. Any corporation State Senator Donne E. Trotter. to $17,000. with a budget this large has a CEO The other major concern the The Legislative Black Caucus that is held accountable for the Legislative Black Caucus has vows to account for new education successful management * of that regarding Edgar's budget deals with spending while at the same time company. Our CEO is Governor Jim the amount of money families can pushing for better child care In a file photo the Black Legistrative Caucus discusses issues. (L to R) Rep. Monique Edgar and he has shown no leadership receive for child care under the opportunities for welfare recipients. Davis (27), Eugene Moore (7) Constance A. (Connie) Howard, State Senators. Don- nie Trotter (16), Miguel Del Valle (2), and Rickey Hendon (5), and Rep. Coy Pugh (10) in the management of our budget. He changing welfare reform regulations tuition or fees and the university by lence in Illinois were approved by the bi-partisan fashion in order to accom­ Howard's jones: Governor's State Senate. Obama is co-sponsor of plish real goals and to end the gridlock working full- time and attending budget finally makes both bills, which will help curb Illi­ in government." Appointments school part-time. Children a top priority nois'juvenile crime. Rep. BurHfe was appointed by Far South -In an Kenner's legislation Creates Obama's Senate Bill 550 would re­ Speaker Madigan to serve on the Reg­ appointment Hew Jeb Opportunities Dougals -State Representative Lovana quire that local law enforcement agen­ istration and Regulation and Financial that will allow Grand Bivd/Woodlawn- State Rep. Howard "Lou" Jones (5) applauds Governor cies trace where juveniles obtained Committees. The Registration & Reg­ for better rep­ Kenner (24) presented a legislative Jim Edgar for fi­ firearms. Under the bill, juvenile ulation Committee considers legisla­ resentation of j package aimed nally making the would be treated the same as adults in tion affecting licensed professionals children's is­ at creating more children of Illinois having their guns traced by the Illinois such as doctors, realtors, and insurance sues, Repre­ job opportuni­ a top priority in his State Police Law Enforcement Agen­ agents. The Financial Institutions sentative Con­ ties for people budget message. cies Data System Gun File. The second Committee deals with the evaluation stance A. Howard who might oth­ The budget for fis­ bill, Senate Bill 171 would create and of legislation affecting banks, savings "Connie" erwise stay cal year 1998 in­ fund a teen's court program. Whereas and loans, currency exchanges, credit Howard (32) was appointed Vice- trapped on wel- creases funding for teenagers arrested for misdemeanors unions, and oth'er financial institutions. chair of the Committee on Children & fare. state preschool pro­ would be referred to a teen's court It also matters such as interest rates, Youth. Representative Howard's lead­ "This legisla­ grams by $11.2 Jones rather than treated as adults. mortgages, consumer credit, and real ership position on this committee will tive package Kenner million and in­ In 1995 almost 4,000 youthful of­ estate transactions. allow her to have a supervisory role will help families to work their way creases funding for the Early Interven­ fenders were incarcerated in adult fa­ on the issues regarding children. out of poverty and help them obtain tion program by $4 million. Smith Bill provides poor cilities in Illinois. In 1995, 438, or 27 " The future of our society is our chil­ economic self-sufficiency," said Rep. "Research shows that early childhood percent of the youths imprisoned by women with extended day dren. It is necessary for us to carefully Kenner. "Many working individuals education is critical to the nation's fu­ the Juvenile Department of Correc­ look at what issues affect children in our communities deserve a fair ture because it provides members of care services tions were less than 16 years of age most of these days, in an attempt to change to obtain and maintain a de­ the next generation of worker with a compared to 20 percent in 1987. Douglas/Grand Blvd-Poor families would provide for their well being in the cent job." solid foundation of skills that are be provided extended child care ser­ For further info: District Office: years to come, "representative Rep. Kenner's package includes needed to succeed in life," Jones said. vices to assist them with making the 2152 East 71st Street, Chicago, II. Howard said. House Bill 609 and House Bill 611. In the budget message, the Governor transition from welfare to employ­ 60649 (773) 363-1996; Capitol Office: House 611 requires the State to give gives the Attorney General's office ment, under a measure sponsored by Howard:Supports College 105D Capitol Building, Springfield, II. hiring preferences to participants in more than $2 million to help launch State Senator Margaret Smith (3). 62706,(217)782-5338. Aft ordahilitv Act the Earnfare program. Many inner- mew initiatives to combat gang. The The bill aims to assist former welfare Howard also announced her support city participants are limited to tempo­ budget increases funding to Depart­ Burke appointed recipients, who are employed, with for the Illinois College Affordability rary and low paying jobs. Kenner's ment of Corrections from $78.2 mil­ to committees child care so that they might remain off plan proposed by Democratic House legislation will create long-term, bet­ lion to $945.3 million. The majority public aid. Currently, the state pro­ Speaker Michael J. Madigan. Grand Blvd. - Representative Daniel J. ter paying job opportunities by open­ of the funds are for prison facilities. vides child care assistance for up to 12 "This plan truly provides the op­ Burke (23) in his fourth term in office ing access to State jobs. months for former public aid recipi­ portunity for working class people to has been appointed to serve on three House Bill 611 allows Earnfare par­ Senator (Mama's Bills ents. Smith's bill would extend cover­ achieve the goal of a college educa­ Illinois House Committee for the 90th ticipation eligibility to be extended age based upon need and the availabil­ tion," Representative Howard said. Pass Senate General Assembly. - Rep. Burke has three months (from six to nine ity of funding. Under the plan, students or parents N. Hyde Park/Woodlawn - Newly elected been appointed by House Speaker months) for successfully-employed "The lack of affordable day care con­ of students who make under Senator Obama (13), (who replaced Michael Madigan to serve as Chairman participants. This legislation will al­ tinues to be a major barrier for poor $100,000 a year will be entitled to a Alice Palmer) was pleased to learn of the Executive Committee. low people who are working hard in mothers who are trying to make it in $500 per child income tax credit. The that two bills to reduce juvenile vio- "As chairman, I plan on to work in a good jobs to stay in those jobs. the workforce," Senator Smith said. credit must be used for under graduate Aid. Jones seeks ordinance for Subscribe now ON THE City's Towing Contracts and receive your for Minorities PARKWAY Mr. Delay, one of Chicago black owned towing for YOUR Spring fashion company is very upset on how the city is han­ and BARBER SHOP dling its towing contract. According to sources SALE there is an exclusive contract with E & R Towing, PECIALIZING IN HAIRCUTS FOR CHILDREN OFFERINGS, Classified and no other com­ panies are allowed FOR THE y *£02 i<»4l Ku^ bw< to bid. Mr. Delay ENTIRE Listings stated, that it is un­ fair that African FAMILY Any time Oil) S&-S23S Americans can be a Suits, Sport and as often as you want D; part of the bidding wears Spring" during your years' subscription. process, and for al­ coats, Dresses, most a year the city Jones Trousers, has not provided Slacks, Shirts, Turn to page 15 information for minority for the city's towing and E & R Towing was reported to have the brother All -Spring in law of Mayor Daley, which allow them to have Fasii ions an exclusive right to tow in the city of Chicago, There are 61,000 Lawyers in the State of Illinois and Cook County but there is only one with no competition. There are two towing com­ panies who are minority that sub-contract from E & FOR THE & R Towing; Hunter Towing, 7 yrs, J-. C. Tow­ MAN OF ing, 3 yrs. DISTI1SC ^ION The law firm ot When Mr. Delay contact the Deputy Commis­ sioner Office, and was informed the bidding was Hat& E. DUKE MCNEIL & ASSOCIATES off limits. There is a municipal law —92430 that Custom-fit and the is a minority law set aside for minority municipal ,Cleaned „nd goal awards of 25% for African Americans. But, Blocked E. DUKE MCNEIL Associates: by this law," the city- of Chicago has the right to Area of Lewis Myers, Jr. stop minority contracts of towing if they choose Concent ration LAW NETWORK W. Dennis Richardson to. Under this ordinance, minority rights, can be­ Richard Heaston Criminal and located at come inapplicable if the city council or the Mayor Defenses 8541 South Cottage Grove Leslie J. Starks 507 E. 47Tth St. Raymond Hough deems it so. Divorce and 773/994-0915 OF COUNSEL Aid. Virgil Jones (15) wili be introducing an Family Law 773/621-1176 available 7 days a week RICHARD MILLER amendment to change the ordinance for minority ICeal Instate JULIA McNEIL towing companies. South Street Journal iril 4— April 24,1997 Page 5 YWCA Adult Day Gives Back Lives jjWoodlawn - By the end of January, Seniors at the YWCA Harris (Frances Singleton was running out of Center are encouraged to join a rang^j |solutions. Her 70-year-old mother of daily activities. They bowl! |suffered from dementia and was decorate the center for holidays ancf |beginning to show signs of participate in arts and crafts o| ({Alzheimer's. Singleton, her mother's exercise sessions with children frorr| (primary caretaker, was scared to leave the YWCA Harris Child DevelopmenJ fher home alone. But Singleton worked Center. ffull-time and home-care providers she "A senior may not be in the moocj jcontacted could only work several to talk to us, but they will let a chilcj [hour's a day. She was afraid that her hold their hand," Buckner said. "They! [only option was to put her mother in a think of us as one big family." fnursing home. Three weeks later, she Thousands of seniors living on thf |found an alternative solution at the south side qualify for this program! YWCA Harris Center Adult Day Care, according to Buckner. "People are scj J6200 S. Drexel.- relieved when they fin out about us | "I was emotionally upset every because we offer a reasonable} |day before I found this program," said solution. With adult day care, twrj Singleton. "Now my mind is at ease people get their lives back: the clienf because I can go to work and I don't and the caregiver." have to worry if my mother has The YWCA of Metropolitan Iwandered off." Chicago Harris Center serves th^ According to the National Council community through a city-sponsored Fourth grade students at Carter Woodsman Elementary School, 4414 S. Evans Ave (above) and the fourth-grade ^on the Aging, the need for adult day after-school recreation program and students at Fuller Elementary School, (below)4214 S. St. Lawrence Ave., both schools joined Mayor Daley's (care will increase 150% by the year summer day camp, child care, adulf "Graffiti Blasters" and pledged to avoid any involvement with this vandalism after a classroom presentation on its (2000. "The elderly are the fastest day care, a teen parenting program dangers to their community and to the personal lives of youngsters arrested for this crime. Other schools interested (growing segment of the population, sexual assault counseling, support and in hosting a similar program can call the Mayor's Office of Inquiry & Information at (312) 744 - 1234. lyet few are aware of our services," prevention programs, a breast cancel (said Pat Buckner, program director for awareness program and adult ancf [the YWCA Harris Center's Adult Day child aquatics program. The YWCA i| Care. dedicated to the empowerment of "Adult day are allows seniors to women and elimination of racism. | [live at home rather than enter nursing Facts:(source: Health Resource! (homes prematurely," Buckner said. "It Publishing, Wall Township, NJJ jalso allows the care givers to continue • There are approximately 32 (to work." million Americans age 65 or older, f "With seniors, the need for This number is expected to double j (supervised care arises suddenly and is by 2030. (usually urgent," Buckner said. • 86% of elderly Americans want to live out their livesat homej ("Caregivers come to us when they in the company of their family and} (become burned out or when they friends. (realize that their elderly parent is no • 90% of caregivers work (longer safe alone." outside the home in addition to Currently, the YWCA program caring for a loved one. (can offer placement within several • In 1996, there were (days. Transportation is available and approximately 4,000 adult day | (care is offered for impaired seniors care programs in the U.S. By the I and developmental^ disabled adults year 2000, 10,000 will be needed: Monday through Friday from 7:30 • More than 4 million spent nearly $20,000 per prisoner AM to 5:00 PM. Americans have Alzheimer's Kenner pushes to increase education and only $1,996 per student," Rep. "My mother spends her day doing disease. By the middle of the next| — State Representative Howard Ken­ every school district statewide re­ Kenner said. "During the same fiscal things she'd never be able to do at century, more than 12 million ner who office is near 55th and Michi­ ceives at least a minimum $4,225 year, we had approximately 40,000 home, like exercising," Singleton said. American will be affected. gan is currently drafting legislation foundation per student. prisoners and close to 2 million ele­ "She gets up every morning ready to aimed to adequately fund Illinois "To illustrate the inadequate fund­ mentary and secondary students in go. I thank God for this program." schools. The measure guarantees that ing, in the 1995 fiscal year, Illinois Illinois."

DEX44TALLE INSTITUTE AND ;./ Illinois College TOLTON ADULT EDUCATION CENTER of Optometry offers a literacy program which provides Eye Care and the following services without fee: *Pre-literacy/literacy educaton Safety to *Basic Skills instruction *Pre= GED instructon Chicago School *GED preparation ^Family Literacy Programs Children 4910 Martin L. King Dr. Douglas - In honor of Save-Your- (312) 268-4007 Vision, March 2-8, 1997,. Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) students took the initiative in Chicago to 1 _i ii) i : ii : i i i CZ J JzS •• —i i _l L J L_J [J_J z=2 r^ promote awareness about he eyes at o 1 the grammar school level, where there I! The 0 is a particular need for such educative. According to Prevent Blindness [1 0 America, one out of every four Adult Day Care Staff members,Standing (L-R) Dorion MaGee, Teresa Mins? Hyde P ar k school-age child has a vision problem, D 0 Chautel Hayne, Versie Williams, Robert Petway, Seated) Ramona Edwards, Bessie Quinn 0 ii of which children, parents and Louise Partee, Rosemary Foster, Front floor; Erma Dawor teachers may often be unaware. n Kung-Fu Aca d emy n i] For Young People ages 4 to 17 11 "It is estimated that 80% of Chicago, informing approximately Association, and a quiz/raffle for the [J Every Friday at 6:30 pm LI information received in the classroom 900 second grade children about children. Each presentation ran about $25 per month U is visual, thus good visual skills are a proper vision care and eye safety. 45 minutes in length. u necessary pre-requisite to efficient This included an explanation of This year, 68 students participated Tai Chi Ch'uam SC Kung-Fu 0 Confidence* Discipline* Excellence learning in the classroom. Early optometry, how the eyes function, in Save-Your-Vision Week. It is 0 detection and remediation of vision common eye problems, and how to anticipated that next year's program The Hyde Park protect the eyes during routine will expand to include additional 11 D problems which may be contributing Kung-Fu/Tai Chi Club to learning difficulties are essential activities. ICO students elementary schools in Chicago. 0 Adult Classes 0 for a student's success," according to demonstrated what is involved with Save-Your-Vision Week is a national D Every Sunday at 6:30 pm D Brian Caden, O. D., M. A., associate an eye examination to alleviate eye care celebration that was initiated Instructor Paul Hanah, M.D. professor of optometry and chief of possible fear of the procedure, and by members of the American D under the guidance of Dr. David M. Berry D the Pediatric/Binocular Vision also discussed glasses, contact lenses Optometric Association in 1927. It is U Tai Chi'Pa Kua*Kung-Fu* Women's Self- 0 Service at the Illinois Eye Institute. and protective eye wear. the only one of its kind to be Defense* 0 4945 S. Dorchester Enter on 50th 0 ICO students gave presentations at The presentations culminated with proclaimed by the President of the Call 312-842-3759 19 public and private elementary a brief animated video tape produced United States. 0 D by the American Optometric Ihciz C^J c:~) L-2 nz2 en cu zzn en czu en CZJ c ZD IZZI • CZ1 1 1 CZD cD schools on the near south side of »*age 6 April 4-24, 1997 Sou A Street Journal

death row. (Continuedfrom page I) EXCUSE WE 81! Now, what do you want, shortened or regular procedures? Our answer may help prevent some person from Holman Center Closing The Death being executed for a crime of which he/she is innocent. The lesser of two Penalty evils seems to be better by setting a By Concerned Citizen Harlan Hayes guilty person free, than to kill an How did it come about and what is it innocent person. for? What is it applied to? Is this crime overall White population of the U.S. The three leading states in equally distributed to all nationalities and the Black population percentage­ executions are Texas (at 106), Florida regardless of race, creed or color or is wise, we still have more Blacks on (at 36) and Virginia (32). Method of it financial resources that determine death row than Whites. executions in Texas is the lethal how your sentence will come out - The number of executions in Illinois injection, Florida's uses electrocution, favorably or unfavorably? ~ are 159, of which, 101 were Black, 52 while Virginia employs both methods. SSJ Photo by Don Carter Some races already have three were White and 6 were Hispanic. Some states use the firing squad and/or Residents and staff of Holman discuss alternatives to closing the center strikes against them that's the road Does this look like its out of hanging methods. There are 12 states Holman, a lot of workers — doctors come into Holman, thus creating a cop, no money, and an all-White jury. proportion? At the present time in the and our nation's capital that do not and nurses, will be out of work. lost of revenue for the city leading to At the present time on death row in U.S., there has been 335 executions, of execute prisoners as a method of Komed Medical Center— a non­ the privatizing of Holman by Illinois, there are 172 people. Out of which, 127 were Black, 184 were punishment, they are: Alaska, Hawaii, profit organization, who will Komed," said Ms Adams. this number, 107 are Black, 59 are White, 16 were Native American and Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, privatize the health clinic if they take If Holman closes, there will be no White and 6 are Latinos. It looks like 10 were Asian. It appears that the Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, over May 1, 1997, will be hiring their full-service health center left in the to me that twice as many Blacks have Blacks are getting more than their Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia own staff workers to run the new immediate area. been sent to death row than Whites. share of executions. and Wisconsin, and the District of clinic. "This move will not give the INA is asking that all contact their Why are there twice as many Blacks In fact, there were 1,537 people that Columbia. current staff chance to hold on to alderman Toni Preckwinkle (4) to on death row in Illinois than Whites? were sentenced to death row who later Some facts that we all should know, their jobs, with many of them having stop the closing of Holman. Currently here in the U.S., there are were proved innocent and released in the NAACP Legal Defense and worked at Holman for more than Board of Health Commissioner 3,152 on death row. Out of this the U.S. Since this large number of Educational Funds and Death Row in twenty years," said Ms. Adams. Sheila Lane informed SSJ almost 80 number, there are 1,291 Blacks, 1,509 people has been sentenced to death U.S. Ms. Adams also said that INA was percent of Holman's staff would be Whites, 234 Latinos, 49 Native and was found innocent, don't you • Since 1990, there were 8 executions passing out flyers concerning this out of work and this would include Americans, 23 Asians and 47 of think execution should be slowed performed in Illinois -- 3 Blacks and matter, only to be stopped by the both nurses and doctors and other unknown descent— Somethings' down rather than sped up with a 5 Whites; 1 each in 1990, 1994 and Board of Health, and told not to professional staff at Holman. The wrong! shortened appeal process? You should 1996, and 5 in 1995. interfere in the matter. This strong- Commissioner also said that Holman There are 218 more Whites on death think about that and put yourself on • In 1973, a female was executed. arm tactics by the Board of Health, would retain its WIC (Women and row than Blacks, but according to the • Race of the victims: 82% White, has frighten a lot of people around the Impact Care) Program as well as city and may lead to a mass Visiting Nurse Program for it (Continued from page J) before the suspects' prints were taken. demonstration, hinted at by some of patients. Sources said the delay was J the people involved in the protest. intentionally to prevent the youths Contact the INA, 300 S. Wacker | "The city ( Board of Health), has from having to go to general Dr., Suite 2200. Commissioner Sheila | failed to advertise for new patients to Bridgeporof what happened to his mother who with the polices' denial of the tfact population on 26th & California, Lane, Board of Health—(312) 747- immediately notified police. that he witnessed the incident, raises where inmates, mostly African- Unfortunately for Lenard as he ran, legitimate suspicions as to whether American, may have caused harm to he led his attackers further into or not some form of cover up has them. Bridgeport. taken place. Pat Hill, president of the African- In regards to the 18 year-old Equally puzzling is both Clevan American Police League, found what Hispanic male present at the time of and the Hispanic witness positively is in her estimation, a 'gross Bar Supplies the attack, "They (the attackers) didn't identified a total of six people in less contradiction' with the handling of the do anything to him. He just stood there than 24 hours after the attack, only case in terms of how similar cases For Taverns Lounges and watched," Clevan revealed to SSJ. three arrests were made, followed by involving black suspects are handled. Restaurants "The next day when he (the Hispanic subsequent attempts to not only "If a black father or a black attorney male) was with the police I asked him discredit Clevan but deny the representing a black child comes in if he had set us up. He said, no. But he Hispanic youth's capacity as an with $15000 cash, it is in my opinion said that after I ran he saw three more eyewitness. that there would surely be questions 4146 S Wabash Ave. white men jump out of a car and start Questioned centered on why did it asked about the origin of the money, Chicago, II 60653 chasing Lenard," the shaken little boy take authorities two weeks to address but in this case all three bonds were told reporters while holding back tears. the status of a sole eyewitness in a paid in cash with no questions asked," Clevan identified his assailant in a case in which the victim will Hill told reporters in regards to the use police lineup, "I saw him real good undoubtedly be of no assistance in of cash to post the three suspects' Phone (312) 924-1500 because he was right up on me," he fingering the perpetrators? bonds, which totalled $35,000. told reporters. In addition to the Sources close to the investigation Equally disturbing is the fact that Fax (312)924-0529 suspect fingered by Clevan the charged the attitude among the while police protection is being Hispanic witness identified five more officers on duty the night of the offered to both the Bridgeport family attackers, the other two that initially suspects' arrest was that the accused that led to the suspects' arrest as well approached the children on foot as teens had been treated as if charged as one of the teens who now claims to SAM'S KB¥G OF well as the three men seen joining the with a misdemeanor and that control have not participated but to have Corner of mob that chased Lenard through of the case was relinquished to the witnessed the incident, no information Bridgeport. families and lawyers of the concerning the Where abouts or status 47th Street & Indiana Ave. During SSJ's interview with Clevan, Bridgeport teens upon their entrance of the Hispanic witness has been coverage of the accused teens taken into the station. given. PREVIEW OF SANDWICHES into police custody aired on a While standard procedure calls for CAVR charged the upcoming television news clip. Frank Caruso, fingerprints to be taken as soon as protests and demonstrations will lead FROM THE GRILL who is now denying any participation arrestees enter lock-up, there was a to the unfolding of the entire story and in the attack was filmed saying, "get reported delay of nearly 24 hours uncover why it has been handled Jwtmngown Jf/WM Bis? Srsa/wms that camera out of my face before I break your head," Clevan immediately iTnunn Be € r pointed to the TV saying, "there he goes, that's who hit me." Ironically, it in/ TRIES & POP $1.49 was later revealed to SSJ by an anonymous source that Caruso's GYROS SRADUJICH mother has since given the mother of hospitalized victim Lenard Clark ui/ TRIES & POP JS.49 $1,500, for undisclosed purposes. CHEESEBURGER! The Cover lip Concern The unusual passing of money from 2 TRIES* POP f 4.99 the family of an accused suspect PIZZA claiming innocence, to the mother of Purr the victim raised questions. ui/TRIES & POP f 1.49 Other media reports state that Lenard Clark's friend Clevan is the only PERRY J. GIBSON, SR. I /2 IB. CHOPPED fTEAK witness to have seen any part of the March 21 attack, but that he cannot "I will keep God first. Ul/TRIES & Popf S.25 positively identify any of the accused I will do my best. teens. SSJ however, learned that both RCGUIRR TflOO of those claims are false. Clevan This is my assurance of real success. CALL FOR FASTER Nicholson maintained he can Ul/CHEESE |«99 SERVICE positively identify Frank Caruso as * Compliments Of one of the attackers, but he was not the Perry's 5Po 773/924-8988 only witness to the beating. The 18 CHICKED UIMGS year old Hispanic youth who was Mufflers • Brakes • Etc. Hours: 9:00 am -Midnight: reported to have fled the scene without S3.25 \'- 7551 South Halsted Street Fri. - Sat. 2:00 am Sun. 10 seeing anything, identified five men as am-10 pm attackers in a police lineup the Chicago, Illinois 60620 following day. The withholding of the (312) 488-0424 Hispanic youth's identity combined 7^e ^tew^ Oa&i& at fji' ETA Wins By Faith or man Palm Jr. Young IS The Palm By Larry Dunn the bespeckled, bald role of Deacon Year Old "This Far By Faith" is a winner of a Dipson. He is court jester, flunky to play from ETA Creative Arts Founda­ the other ministers. Earl sketches this Trombone Plover at Large tion. It is destined for a long overrun. funny character in a lovingly real and a scholarship to the Association for Hoisting us into a living room view of imaginary way, making it a delight to the Advancement of creative Musi­ Spirit of mh St.th e lives of expressive black men and view and travel with his innocence cians School of Music in Chicago and 1 won the Washington Park Districts at the African Market Place! women, the play draws out a charming and guiltless smile. folk opera of black family life. Vet- I felt it in the early 80s, when 1993 "Talent Search". Norman con­ 446 E. 47th Street i eran playwright Marylene Whitehead along with Harold Okura Johnson, tinues to develop his musical talents April 13,1997 wrote both book and lyrics. Rufus' Jackie Taylor (of the Black Ensem­ studying Brass Winds and Theory Hill, music director with a long string ble Theatre), Useni Eugene Perkins, under the tutelage of music Director 3:00 PM to 7:00PM of show composer credits, wrote the and other artists, we met monthly un­ Mr. S. Berry (AACM) School of mu­ Music*Poets*Story Telling j music. Along with director Runako der the Black Theatre Alliance. The sic. Young Mr. Palm is self taught on Jahi, they have put together a richly group was guided by ETA cofounder on the keyboard, is a member of moving story written to catch all audi­ Abena Joan Brown as we enunciated Sherwood Park Choir, formed his mmntnttusences . and made spirit visible in productive own band, The Jazz Masters and writ­ In the play the jealous plotting creative works. ten and arranged a song entitled deacon attempts to overthrow and de- Today after a 26 year history of "Where we go " which was per­ J stroy the integrity of the new minister. more than 125 main stage produc­ Norman Palm Jr. performing at Jack­ formed by the Washington Park Lou' Johnson fulfills the role of Dea­ tions, ETA Creative Arts Foundation son Park dedication in 1992 Adult Jazz Band during Black History con Hindrance in a brilliantly masterly is celebrating. Norman Palm Jr. began playing trom­ Month at the South Shore Cultural Tno*s way. His brazen funny tune sketches The play also features Kevin Mcl- bone and recorder in the William Center. Norman performed at the the line: "In God we trust; the more I Ivaine plays Buddy Benson, the Carter Elementary School band in 1995 DuSable African Fest, and mu­ get, the more I want the American aberrant and successful son of Rev. 1991. Later he studied under Mr. seum Auditorium "Come Meet the Has a New address: Way." Benson. Buddy is successful blues Earnest Dawkins, Musical Director of Composer" He currently performs 5114 South Prairie New minister Buddy Benson is crooner whose role is developed in the Washington Park District, joined with the Ken Chaney Workshop admiringly played by veteran artist scenes with his manager/girl friend the Washington Park District Cru­ Band. Norman Palm Jr., Jazz Trom­ Chicago Mark Morgan, actor of many credits Cayenne. Eva D. brings zest and saders Adult Jazz Band, was awarded bonist, the community is proud of Phone 536-2500 including the recent "Boppin' with the style into this peppery role of the you. D.J. - J.B. Ancestors." Minister Benson does not jealous flashy female scourging pad. France Jean-Baptiste in the DuShon Brown completes our quar­ come to the new pulpit without old Sue Conway, well-known role of Sister Havalot is the feminine tet of lady actors and vocalists. She •••BET " ~~777^~- baggage. He is a vagabond minister Chicago vocalist and gospel singer half to court jester Deacon Dipson. makes the ensemble singing a plea­ KENNETH ALLEN, FRIDAY DUSTY SET who has to move from church to moves with the ease of the spiritual PROP 6PM UNTIL HOURS: 7 An engaging singer, her show- sure to hear. BETTY HAROLD, MGR AM -2AM SATURDAY: church because of his militant beliefs black Madonna figure, the grand­ stopping "hurt woman" tune is remi­ Keith Stewart and Demetrius ALFRED CHOSON 7AM - 3 AM and a crushing desire to build an alter­ mother, with aplomb and fashion. As (BILBO) Promoter niscent, I am certain, of the 1930s. Thornton bear smaller roles that fit native school. Besse Benson, she resolves argu­ Imani, played by Donica Lynn and build the drama substantially, per­ Earl Alphonso Fox brings the fresh­ ments with the one stroke skill of Henderson, is a nice surprise in the suasively. Keith, plays in a way a ness of a growing and unique actor to well cooked lamb chops. singer with gifted voice hidden. Sunday - Monday -10 - 6 play.

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Her mother's alco­ holism hadn't helped her any, and coming home from school many days to see her mother this way, and her Giving up on Life abusiveness towards the young girl, made things even more difficult for M her. Tina, living in poverty and want­ ing those things she had seen some of Br her friends having, started to slide deeper into "nowhere" world of the th no return. The impoverished condi­ During the in tions of Taylor Homes didn't help at 13 years old, we us any either. Often seeing other chil­ Yougo to thenca, Communitn y Departr dren as herself, being hungry, without Store on e47to hto and Halsted. One day inst< new clothes, money for leisure. So, coming home as we normally do east on she decided on ending this life for Street, we decided to walk south on Hah Robert Taylor Homes another, wherever. An experience reminding us to stay on tl By Frank Qttmgn, Taylor Homes was reported January good time out. Becoming pregnant, Tina was lucky. Ed Wimp of Mc­ other side of the tracks. We experiencec Staff writer 14, Aaron Carter, 31 years old, took she had two children by the same Donald's Restaurant heard about Tina bricks and bottles flying at us, hits up si< Durkheim, the French social scien­ his life by putting a gun to his head man. When the Public Aid Depart­ condition and decided on a job for head from fist and kicks, and "nigger"na tist, said that suicides are more preva­ and pulling the trigger. Blood flew ment found this out, they wanted the her. After leaving Hargrove Mental from 47th to 51st on Halsted. lent among some social classes more everywhere as did parts of Aaron's father of her children to start sup­ Facilities, she would go to work for . Again it wasn't youth, our age cominj to beat us up. It was adults (maybe teens than others. That middle and upper- head. Some of his friends thought porting them and not city taxpayers. him. The job, with her family support with so much hatred I could not middle classes people have a higher foul play, but those who knew the Shanetta refused for reasons un­ would lift her spirits, slowly bringing Froi understand why, since they had suicide rate in proportion to the poor. young man well enough knew that known. It was her life, her children her out of suicidal despair. Her future Pub the good life. In the last three months there have he had been suffering from depres­ and if she wanted to leave it her own now looked brighter, and day by A reflection of what happen to been several attempts at suicide by sion, and a relationship business,, she would. day, Tina started to become more of little Clark and many others not blacks at the Robert Taylor Homes with his girlfriend had That she did, and the normal person that she was. reported. However we laughed (mostly teenagers) with three of them gone sour, ac­ her monthly Ernest Jefferies, Aaron Carter's after the ordeal, because no real succeeding in taking their own life. cording to checks were friend, almost killed himself as well. harm happened. The disappoint­ Black teenage suicides as well as Ernest Jef- cutoff From a drug habit that had him ment was telling peers of what that for black men is on the increase feries, a hooked day and night, he came close happen and their response was for the last three decades. It is an close to taking his own life several times. "You didn't have no business over alarming rate according to Jet Maga­ But by the grace of God, or as he puts there in the first place." zine August 12, 1996 article on black it, "God didn't want me to die yet." I remember the incident more Ron The suicide. From 1980 to 1993, black After coming off drugs he decided to clearer than walking though the ofS suicides in the country for males in­ help young children to avoid the ad­ "white" buildings of Robert Tay­ creased 63 percent The Center For diction he had been lor as I was from the "red". Or through Disease Control and Prevention in In the last three through. It was a dark gang community witnessing similar atta Atlanta, Georgia said. This was a hell and if he could Because there is a difference of Black ratio of 12.3 per 100,000 taking months there have help other to avoid Black Violence and Racial Violence. their life in 1980. But in 1993 such a life, he would. For instance: The O. J. Simpson's trial that figure climbed to 20. i per been several D. A. R. T. (Drugs gered the emotional rage of the country: Cabrini Green, Girl X and the senseless 100,000, or an increase from Abuse Resistant cent shooting of the youth; by a sick per 346 black suicides in this age attempts at suicide Team) was formed by group in 1980, to 536 in by blacks at the him and all those he 1993.The most common could find to help out causes of these deaths Robert Taylor with the children. He are drugs, stress, eco­ says he still needs Where are all the nomic setbacks by those .Homes (mostly workers with the kids taking their life. I teenagers). baseball team and Native Americans? Suicide is the third other programs. Also, Dear Editor: leading cause of there is a need for new Where are all the Native Americans death among blacks. equipment for the cares?. Do you?. Or even me? Many / On the other hand, baseball team. Anyone wanting to Americans, like Native Americans bef< being Fast Tracked out of their comm suicides by white help D. A. R. T. may contact him at neighborhoods, and residences; bound men are on the de­ St. Elizabeth Church. new reservation in the suburbs, where 1 crease in the 15-24 With less than 40 percent of the job rent residents either harbor reservation years age group. market being unskilled labor (service us coming into their communities, or ai White killed them­ jobs), those unskilled and uneducated ing their own reservations to move to t selves at a decline of 3,881 deaths in friend. This would take him even for refusing to reveal the father of are finding it more difficult to find dences, neighborhoods, and communit 1980, to 3,433 in 1993. At this rate, it deeper into depression, and home her children to Public Aid authori­ work. And with the high level of un­ we left behind. won't be long before black teenage alone, he would end it all. The gun ties. After hearing this, and missing skilled people residing at Taylor So, you say, "Just what is this fast-tn suicide and that of young black men he had used on himself was found her welfare checks, she started to Homes, many have little income to what does it have to do with me or ) will equal or surpass that of whites in next to his body free of his hand and sink deeper into depression and live off. Public Aid checks and Social mean, after all, we're not horses! Rig America. their was gun power on his trigger hopelessness started to set in. Seeing Security checks will only go so far, we're being led out to pasture. Fast-tra< But what may prove to be even finger; enough ,whereby the authori­ no brightness in her dark cloud of then the drive to survive starts. The the- city's terminology for demolishinj doned buildings as quickly as possible more alarming is the fact that many ties could only rule it a suicide. troubles, she de­ urban jungle of these suicides are not investigated of Taylor times even after they have been purchi Ernest Jefferies, said that Aaron cided to overdose They found Shanetta dead as such, but are some times classified Homes be­ individuals wiHing to rehabilitate them was always there with his quick from pills. under the heading of natural causes of that day. But what was comes the sonal occupancy and/ or rental property. sense of humor when you needed death. The authorities who investi­ battle Quite a number of structures are on k him. A former army veteran, mason, There are many even more tragic about gated these deaths often do faulty has been purchased by aldermen, who, w and Wendell Phillips High School homeless people grounds for examinations of them, and in some her death was that her life climate is ripe, can have them demolish* graduate who excelled at football. throughout the survival by cases no examination is done as a However, in areas such as Douglas, Many of his friends remember his city of Chicago, insurance policy wouldn't any means cause of death. This of course would Boulevard, North Kenwood-Oakland, ai easy-going manner. Loved by his many of them as necessary push the black suicide even higher. cover her death now. She of Woodlawn and Washington Park, a mother and father and those who Aaron Carter and Stacey Sim­ doned house may be likened to one Rev. Debra Jones of St. Elizabeth knew him, Aaron would leave a son Shanetta McGee, had committed suicide mons, a unattractive seven sisters of Giancark Church, 24th E. . and daughter for have decided on and the Attorney Gen­ young nini, in the film "The Seven Beauties.' 41st Street, has Stacey Simmons, a those who loved ending it all by woman at film, Giannini says, "There is a sweetnes worked closely young woman at the him to take care whatever means eral's Crime Victims Taylor ery woman". She may seem bitter, like i with children and of. His death necessary. The Fund, under Homes, tried coffee when the sugar has settled in the parents at Taylor Robert Taylor Homes, would seem even streets are "mean" suicide as a of the cup. All she needs is a little sti Homes. She is not tried suicide as a way more tragic from and with little the Secretary of State, way out of bring the sweetness back to her lips." surprised in the the malignant food and clothing, could not help her." the problems Where are all of the Native Americans number of sui­ out of the problems she brain tumor he they look for what she was go- question may one day be asked about th cides coming was going through. suffered from they consider the ing through. rent residents of Bronzeville, relegated t from the CHA that was draining best way out for them. Cut off from Public Aid, she had six historical archive along with the abando housing. "Many Cut off from Public buildings that got fast-tracked into obliv him of his mental Keith, a Robert Taylor tenant was children to take care of. Seeing no of the black ("and the people"). Aid, she had six chil­ faculties. Not all found dead one day from an over­ hope she decided on ending it all. She teenagers who T.C. Gram those who knew dose of 40 "downers." He usually took as many pills as she thought attempt to take dren to take care of. him knew why he took less than half that many accord­ would end her life. Almost succeed­ their own life Seeing no hope she de­ had taken his ing to friends who had been with ing, she was found 12 hours later. South Street Jo have given up all own life, but he him when he often popped pills. For Surviving her suicide attempt, only to April 4 - 24,1997 hope," she says. cided on ending it all. was now dead at that reason, authorities could only discover she had permanent brain Vol. 4 No. 6 "There, is noway 31. rule it a suicide, which it was. damage. After rehab at the hospital, A 1997 Cher re I Communications Pu out they feel, but the taking of their Shanetta McGee, 26 years old, left Tina McLauren, 16, attempted she started to get some of her mem­ Published Bi-Weekly life." two sons. Like many girls her age suicide by taking 30 amphetamines. ory back. Publisher/Editor, Ron Car Assistant Editors, Frank Ottman,m En The first suicide this year at the she enjoyed dating and having a She was discovered in time to save

( FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DANIEL J. BURKE Jgeport 23RD DISTRICT Dear Editor: The beginning of a new era in the Illinois State Legislature is in session. With the... 90th eal,a communitwithouy condi­ t an General Assembly I look forward to an era of »0's, tion that was developed with racial cooperative and productive government in the :dto motivation that did not maintain a decent and State of Illinois. In ent safe living environment: Compared with po­ 45% Blacks, the November elec­ ad of lice shooting at random in Cabrini Green; receive more than 8% of tion, the Democrats 47th Homeless Gould killed by a Chicago police­ city contracts. Healing takes x were returned to ;ed. man in cold blood of a different race, and place after Mayor Daley op­ power in the House of e Lenard Clark beaten almost to death, a reflec­ eration on the $100 million Representatives, but tion of 400 years, reminders of Emit Till, the Empowerment Zone funds so the margin of our vic­ ethe police lynching in the south and mood action that the "Bottom Up" process tory was very small. of "A Time to Kill". works by the decision of the peopl In fact, Democrats There is a difference. And to say it is not is at the bottom. As it was intended. control the Illinois House of Representa­ out proof that no operation exist to heal. Healing takes place when Mayor Daley put in church, "I know if I was black, I could not be tives by a tin 60-58 margin ?ers) Healing is not just meeting at Operation operation steps to defuse segregation in president." and he signed the Welfare Bill. PUSH. As Rev. Al Sampson Bridgeport, as his father did not. Admit The next day after the O.J. trial, WLS pre­ As myself and other members of the Demo­ t the Left Handed cratic party look forward to the next two years, isher & Editor stated. "There must be an operation Bridgeport needs some deprogramming. pared a song celebrating O. J.'s verdict. Some before any healing takes place". What happen with the youth that attacked comments on this month in black history asks, we realize that if we are to accomplish our goals All operations lead to the top. Clark is what they did or did not get from "How can we stop the racial tension?" We and improve the lives of the people of Illinois Although Mayor Daley has spoken their parents or community leadership. can't and we never will unless there is some we need to work together with.all members of out against racism having no place Beyond city hall, President Clinton speak­ major operations. The racial history has made the General Assembly. House Speaker Michael in Chicago, incidents such as ing out against the attack on Clark said,".. I us this way and that includes the Black- on- Madigan shares this outlook. He has promised Bridgeport is historically an un­ ask all Americans to reaffirm their commit­ Black Violence and the dope on the streets. to appoint some Republican Representatives to written tradition of representation ment to this central idea: That we are many Racism has gotten so bad that Black legisla­ chair legislative committees a move that shows and enactment of Chicago racism. people, but one nation, bound together by tors are proposing a prison in the Black com­ his staunch commitment to bettering Illinois Bridgeport, the home community shared values, rooted in the essential dignity munity to get jobs. Supporting the notion to government through cooperatives measures. where the most noble family and and meaning of every American's life and sent our children to jails in order to feed us. Its There is another facet to government, besides leadership of Chicago is from. It liberty." going to take a major operation. cooperation, that is vital it its success. This im­ Advisory Board, sets the image that prejudice and If he meant it, on the acquittal of O.J. at the At this most flexible time if white leadership portant aspect is input form the people of the >uth Street discrimination is acceptable. An same time President Clinton's State of the do not start these operations surely their fol­ 23rd district. In order to be as accessible as pos­ t rival acceptable silence produce Bridgeport inher­ Union address, the President could have lowers such as Texaco and their youth won't sible, I have always had a district office where ks. ent superiority in Chicago beyond words and made an historical presidential move, insert . It is not about moving in Bridgeport, or members of the district can reach me. My office violence. Racism. to his address the racial tension from the healing, or marching. It's about the operation, is located at 2650 W. 51st Street, Chicago, Illi­ Congressman Bobby Rush, set the truth Simpson trial, as the media wanted to build it without it, there is no healing. nois 60632. The office number is (773) 471 - 2299. I encourage anyone who has a problem, tng- that healing takes place after Mayor Daley up. Maybe it would have opened the eyes of question, or suggestion to contact the office. At drop the Aldermanic Law Suit denying the young men who beat the chid from State- The office hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM. inno- Blacks and Hispanic fair representation in the way. But the realty is Clinton had said during ;on in city council. That a city that has more than his presidential campaign, talking at a black I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the voters of the 23rd district for returning me to the State Legislature and allowing me the privilege to serve you and this community to the to win!" How strange .... so many who gloried as a community of leaders and citizens, need to best of my ability. Once again, I am looking Harold and the in the victories of Harold when he was alive, accept collective responsibility for their death forward with great excitement to a new era of so soon did forget. and injury We also need to decide that protect­ cooperation and increased productivity in state November 1996 Harold said, "It is not wrong to be pro-one ing children from gun violence is as important government. "> community as long as you are not anti-another as protecting them from hair-eating Cabbage ' Who election community." Patch dolls and excessively powerful air bags. Dear Editor; And it is concluded that is not wrong to pre­ Sincerely, frican- Daniel J. Burke re, are The most important aspect of the November | serve the memory of Harold and his legacy for Dan Kotowski, Executive Director, State Representative - 2$" District mities, 1996 election was never mentioned by the po­ our community. Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence or that litical pundits in their analysis of political^par- j G. Leon Lowe, Field Analyst A Child's Voice In Court Penis ~ I went to da' doctor and he handed my le cur- ties strategy, candidates strategy, voters i The Council On Babylon a cup and say penis. Dear Editor, about turnout and post election results. Among all e'f.j Israel ~ Alonso tried to sell me a rollex. I said With the 100th anniversary of the Juvenile ; mak- these wise male and female politicians, preach­ man dat' look fake. He say that watch Israel. Court of it draws attention to the plight of e resi- ers, community activists, news analysts, social- Protect children from Catacomb ~ Don King was at the fight the other abuse and neglect. Many children then drift in ss that scientists, political scientists, commentators,, night. Man, somebody oughta' give dat, cata­ gun violence the foster care system without knowing the se­ agnostics and poets, not a single one of them, comb. Dear Editor curity of a safe, permanent home. The Court ck and mentioned the resurrection of Harold Wash-' Undermine — There is a fine looking chick liv­ Last November, Illinois voters sent a strong Appointed ou"? I ington by the Chicago and Cook County) ing in the apartment under'mine. message. They wanted public officials con­ Special Advocate (CASA) program helps ad­ it, but Democratic Party Machine Bosses! Acoustic - When I was Middle my uncle bought cerned about the health and safety of children vocate for abused and neglected children, king is Yes, the memory and legacy of our commu-1 me acoustic and took me to da' poolhall. and families. They wanted leaders who would shortens the length of time a child spends in aban- nity's revered and honored Harold "The; Iraq ~ When we got to da' pool hall I tol' my stand up and fight for reasonable gun violence foster care and facilitates the process finding some- Mayor" was exhumed from his short rest" by [ uncle, Iraq, you break. prevention measures. permanent placement. From January to May sed by his and our enemy. ^ I Stain — My mother-in-law stopped by and I This year, the General Assembly should re­ of 1994, South Street Journal publicized our or per- Almost immediately after his death (many, 'axed her do you plan on stain for dinner? member this message and oppose any mis­ need for volunteers. We are in still in need of say murder), the propaganda machines were Seldom — My cousin gave me two tickets to the guided efforts to allow the carrying of con­ volunteers and publications like yours are very set in motion for the assassination of his mem­ Nicks game but I seldom. id that cealed handguns. After all, nearly eight in ten effective in spreading that message. ory, to let him go. Stop the grieving; he is Honor ~ At the rape trial the judge axed my len the registered voters disagreed with Senate Candi­ i. gone. Don't make an icon of his image. Don't buddy who be honor first? date Al Salvi's support of concealed handguns. Sincerely Grand make him into a god. Forget his presence, let Odyssey ~ I tol' my brother, you odyssey the Our leaders should instead focus on the Imogene Harris d parts him go, let him go! And we did. We let him; body on that chick. growing problem of children and gun vio­ Volunteer Coordinator go, then slipped back into the waiting arms of \ Axe ~ The cop wanted to axe me some ques­ aban- lence'. In 1994 alone, according to the National his enemies (our enemies), and the despair of tions. of the Center for Health Statistics, 402 Illinois chil­ losing him twice. We lost a hero and we lost Gian- dren died from gun violence. This amounts to Tripoli — I was gonna buy my ole lady a bra for his legacy. In the a classroom of kids every three weeks. It also Hookt On Ebonics her birthday but I couldn't find no Tripoli. ; in ev- Yes, the magic of the 1983 and 1987 elec­ Income ~ I just got in bed with the girl and in­ means that at the end of today we will have Dear Editor; cup of tions were dusted off by our/his enemies and come my wife !!! lost at least another child. Leroy is a 20-year-old ninth grader. This is bottom yesterday's friends. Yes, the euphoria of the Office Humor Our leaders have the responsibility and pub­ Leroy's homework assignment. He had to use ring to victories were brought back to life in the cru­ lic support to do everything within their power each vocabulary work in a sentence. dest of ironies by the evil party machine he to protect children from gun violence. They 'That once had pronounced dead. No, the political can enact sensible policy which guards chil­ Foreclose - If I pay alimony this month I'll cur- pundits never pointed out that many allies of dren from unsecured guns and their easy avail­ have no money foreclose. i some the 1983 Washington campaign were shout­ ability. They can also authorize the tracing of Rectum --1 had two Cadillacs but my 'ole lady led ing, "Punch 10!", a straight party vote. A guns used in crime against children and hold rec'tum both. on. Democratic Party Machine vote! people financially accountable who supply Disappointment -- My parole officer tol' me if I They never pointed out how many of guns to kids. I miss an appointment they gonna' send me Harold's old friends were shouting "Punch 10 Blvd. Too many of our children are dying; and we, back to da' big house. Typesetting: Eurel Jackson Jr. (Robert Taylor & Stateway Gardens). iirnal LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Staff Writer: Donnell Robinson, Frank Ottman, Address all correspondence to: South Street Journal Letters to the Editor are welcome and encouraged. Contributor/Writers; Michael Brownstein,, Harold 4655 S Michigan Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60653, Mail them to SSJ, 4655 S Michigan Ave. Chicago Illinois 60635. They can be Lucas, Bernetta Pearson, Bobbie Warren, Elaine Telephone: [773] 924-0461 Fax [312] 924-9536 telephoned in by calling (312) 924-0461. 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going there to prepare a place for -«.... A Review of Easter you." John 12:30— Is lijister Losing Its Aleniiiiijj? "But I, when I am lifted up from By Frank Ottman about would be more appropriate in celebrating the John 20:29—"Blessed are the earth, I will draw all men to Staff Writer holiday. those who have not seen myself." Turn on your TV or pick up your local newspaper Rev. Watkins of the Church of the Living God at and yet have believed." J hn 14:31 about a month or two before the Easter Holiday and 14 East 45th Street, said, "He doesn't believe in il N R! ° ~~But the world 1 must learn that I love the father what will you see? Ad after ad that advertises the judging another person," if they come to church on and that I do exactly as the coming Easter Holiday. Little is said on TV or Radio Easter Sunday in a new suit of clothes or dress. It is about Christ in comparison with the billions of not his job to judge another man, but to preach the dollars that will be made by businesses from one work of God He said he "believed in the true major holiday. Easter has become a tradition of new resurrection of Christ." clothes and merchandise that make the holiday what What did Christ look like? "Christ was more black it is and not the Judeo-Christian belief. In talking to than white," Rev. Watkins said. "His physical John people I found many in agreement that Easter holds features are kinky hair and dark feature," more black 3:16—"ForGod so father has commanded me." little religious connotations, but conveys materialism than anything else. Rev. Watkins also invites all loved the world that he more than anything else in our society. those who would like, to visit his church, not only gave his only begotten John 12:27. 28—Now my I wanted to get out and meet the people Easter Sunday but any Sunday, to come into the son, that whoever believes in heart is troubled, and what who went to church and on a regular bases House of God. him shall not perish but have shall I say Father, save me and not those who dressed up in a new Abdul, an Arab, who was born in Syria, eternal life". from this hour ? No, it was for suit of clothes or dress, to parade down and moved to this country 18 years John 17: 1 —" Father, the this very reason I came to this Fifth Avenue. What better place ago with his family, said he time has come, gloomy your hour. Father, glorify your to go to meet these people than was not only a christian, but Son, that your Son may name!" a church or call them up on the true believer in the Word.. glorify you." phone to hear their sides of what Easter Those who heard him talk were Matthew 20:18, 19—We are going up to Jerusalem, and mean to us today. surprised to hear that his description John 16:28— "I came from the father and the Son of man will be Elder Walter Hall of the Church of God sees of Christ coincided with many blacks, "that betrayed to the chief priest "Easter as no more than many of us dressing up in Christ was indeed a black man with curly hair and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going and the teachers of the law. new clothes to be seen by our friends." That the dark features." In the Mideast, color is not as back.o the father". The will condemn him to death religious meaning of Easter and the man it was important as here in America. "Many of my people and will turn him over to the founded on has little if any significants for most of believe the same," he said, in their description of Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the us."To associate a rabbit and eggs with Easter is Christ. "But it is the" message of God's son that is John 16:7— nothing but paganism,"he said, that some societies important to us and not so much his color. Anwar third day he wall "be raised to "Unless I go away , the life!" _ still practice around the world. Sadat was a black man, and in Egypt, the people counselor will not come to you; The true meaning of Easter for us today was the thought very little of it." but if I go, I will send him to John 10:51—" I have shown ascension of Christ from the grave after three days of Sister P , a catholic nun for 50 years and you." you many great miracles from ~ hell,, to an eternal life. Men had been brought back who did not want to reveal her name for personal the Father. For which of these do from death before and even Christ had accomplished reasons, said that "Easter has taken on little meaning John 14:28 "You heard me say, "I am you stone me? that feat with Lazarus. But no one had come back today other than commercialism." The love and going away and I am coming from the dead to say that they had immortality as message Christ died to give the world has back to you. If you loved me, Mark 9:31—"The Son of Man is Christ. "This is the bases of what Easter is all about become a material battle over who iyou would be glad that I am going to betrayed into the hands and not the rabbits, eggs or fancy clothes many of us can make the most money during going to the father, for the of men. They will kill him, and will don this Easter Sunday to show off in," Elder Easter, or wear the best clothes to, father is greater than I. after three days he will rise. Hall says. church to show off. John 14: 1— John 16:33— "I have told you A physical description of Christ he feels is not as " Many people will come these things, so that in me you important as "the message of salvation he brought Easter Sunday who seldom "In my father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I may have peace. In this world for all of mankind." We as a society are too color set foot inside the church," would have told you. I am you will have trouble. But take conscious and not given enough in brotherly love she said. "Ash that Dr. King and many others were martyred for. Wednesday, the "Easter is mention only once in the bible by the church is crowded, Come Be With Us states apostle Paul," Elder Hall said. It did not take on the but the rest of the Progressive Community Church meaning of the resurrection of Christ but was a year after Easter, Progressive Community Church holds after school tutoring program located at Jewish holiday of festivity. But over the years and fewer and fewer people 56 East 48th Street. The after services started the first of the year with in­ centuries, Easter has come to mean the risen Christ will attend services." cludes; Recreational Activities, Arts,Crafts, Drama, Poetry, Reading and much from the grave. It is also associated with Sister P said that more. Tutoring, mentoring and computer supplement music commercialism and materialism, and maybe the first Christ is her friend and recreational skills are also part of the after school program. interpretation of Easter that the apostle Paul wrote true friend to all who For information call Ed Johnson, Director or Delores Jackson & Gloria Bor­ ders teachers at 538-2677. B.Herbert Martin, Sr., is the Executive Director Night Ministry Churchs sponsored AIDS Conference Hyde Park—The African-American Church's sponse and included skills-building for persons ship Missionary Baptist Church; Reverend Dr. "emphasis must be place upon building relation­ Response to AIDS Conference, sponsored by who wished to become engaged— specifically Kenneth B. Smith, Chicago Theological Soci­ ships... and upon collaborative leadership, fel­ The Night Ministry, was held Saturday, March focusing on African-American churches on the ety; and Reverend Bill McGill, CEO, People lowship and spiritual values." 8, at the Ramada Inn Lake Shore, located at Southside of Chicago. Educated About AIDS Creates Empathy The Night Ministry is a non profit organization 4900 S. Lake Shore Drive. Speakers at the conference included Bishop (P.E.A.C.E.), Des Moines, Iowa. created by an ecumenical group of 17 congrega­ The multi-tiered conference was free to all and Larry D. Trotter, Sweet Holy Spirit Full Gospel The conference was targeted to African- tions in Chicago to be present and available to targeted people currently engaged in an HIV re­ Baptist Church; Reverend Clay Evans, Fellow- American pastors, or their designee, of South- the night-time street community. Since 1976, tar side churches. The intended outcome was for through building relationships with the people r (Evening S participants to bring information to their con- we meet at night, The Night Ministry has devel­ Quran Chapel i gregations and incorporate ideas into new and oped programs in outreach and shelter. The African Methodist Episcopal baptist Qhurcft j existing programs. Some Factors that con­ Night Ministry's mission is to be the voiced of tribute to tht high incidence of AIDS in the the church to the night-time streets and a voice Church 4235 South cottage Grove Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60653 ; African-American include mistrust of the polit- of the street in the church. 2401 So., Wabash Ave. Rev O.C. Morgan Sr., Pastor j ical/medical establishment, homophobia, sub- The conference coincides with the Balm In Chicago, HI 60616 | stance abuse, and a historic lack of community Gilead's, the Black Church Week of Prayer for (342) 791-1846 Fax 79t-*418 'resources. The church is a leading institution the Healing of AIDS. The Balm In Gilead is a within the African-American community, national organization that mobilizes the African- maintaining the trust and support of many local American religious communities against the ; residents. spread of HIV/AIDS. As a part of this program, HIV/AIDS among the African-American the HIV/AIDS Ministry of the Trinity United community in Chicago continues to rise at an Church of Christ held a HIV/AIDS Conference alarming rate. The recent report (Third Quarter, on Saturday, March 8th.This conference focused 1996) of AIDS Chicago, shows "....since 1992, primarily on lay individuals and youth and was Palms 133-J Behold, how good, and how more than half the cases annually have occurred opened to the general public. Another event Rev. P David Saunders, Minister pleasant it is for brethren, to dwell together in among black people... the proportion of 1995 showed all God's Children," a video dealing "Love conquers AH" unity! cases among blacks is 63 percent. According to with homophobia in the church and will be Sunday School 9:30 Order of Service: a recent report published by the National Task shown at St. Edmund's Church. Call.Chicago Morning Worship 11:00 Sunday School-9:00 am Force on African-American Men and Boys, the Black Lesbian & Gays at *(312) 409-4917 for black church is the best place to address these additional information contact Steve Wake­ BiWc Study Wednesday 6:30 pm 1st Sunday - Communion 3:30 put ;and other related issues. The author assert that field at (773) 935-8300. . jjfr • ••:' '.*. • • 2nd Sunday - Choir's Musical 3:30 pm > April 4- April 24,1997 Page 1 ]

off, as if the mountain he had to "Do Lord, climb wasn't tall enough already, O.J. found himself adding height to remember The Juice issue this mountain of evidence. In "Juice Issue" extends further than one the area of credibility, he says Me" issue. It has multiple faces and facets. Rentier's that he would not own a pair Extended thru April Specifically— The "Juice Issue, O. of the ugly @#%$A& shoes. 27 at Chicago J. juice in particular. Prespective Then even to his own amaze­ Theatre Co. Primarily— The "Juice Issue," ment, in walks a photogra­ By Brian Kenner Sandra Watson your's and mine as a collective bar­ pher, with not one picture, but (right) in the gaining tool. over thirty pictures with nega­ Chicago Theatre tives in tow showing O.J. Additionally— The "Juice Issue," Company production "kicking it", in those infa­ societal juice that somehow flavors an of the critically ac­ mous shoes, and "kicking it" issue or situation so that the minority claimed Jeff- of the masses goals and wishes are like he enjoyed it. highest tree. Dave Letterman Jay nominated produc­ out flavored, so to speak, because of To settle or conclude on the "Juice" Leno and a host of others, in mono­ tion of "Do Lord Re­ the wishes of the majority group. issue, after learning of the relation­ logue after monologue, proclaimed member Me." The To settle the specific issue we'll ask ship that he had with his wife, and the that O.J. did it. show has been ex­ the question, did he do it? To respond sometimes disgusting conduct on His guilt was so ingrained in the tended though Sun­ to this never ceasing exercise in emo­ both of theirs parts, a wiser man or public's psyche, until Judge Fu- day, April 27 at 500 tional and intellectual gymnastics, I' woman would have realized that it jusaki found himself allowing evi­ E. 67th Street in the say innocent, I don't know; guilty, I was indeed an accident waiting to dence that in no other case would be Parkway Playhouse. don't know. One thing for sure how­ happen. The wise would have bailed heard by jurors. Aren't polygraph For tickets, call 773- ever, only he and God know the an­ out with all the proper "See Ya's" a results inadmissible because of the 493-5360 swer to that one. long time ago. That's the issue with unreliability factor? Hearsay evi­ Now that that's settled, lets look the most "juice". dence is something that cannot be into the primary issue. 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They B U S I N ESS The new housing construction on 44th are not saying which ones. However, the MATTERS BRIEFS and King Dr., was build by, Cornell Part­ African Village proposed by Alderman ners, who made a presentation to the Tillman was reported to be located in the east of King Drive area. Continuing •A IN MID SOUTH Mid-South Planning & Development \ J£ Commission, with support from them to on 47th Street Johnson's Service station on Wabash was leased out, As the ground breaking took place for build other housing on King Drive. DEVELOPMENT the 47th Street and Lake Park Mall, its Zeke Morris former manager of Lake On 43rd Street Merchants are moving E R L SiOLT anchor store the Hyde Park Coop is Meadows is heading up the marketing ahead very well, while 47th Street Mer­ Presents preparing it's outreach to other commu­ and sells. chants has been inactive for a while. Workshops for nities of Mid-South. On 47th Street The New Approach The resident around 47th and St. It has not been confirmed that the Inner Health Food store has open and a Mini Lawrence concerned about the appear­ Perspective Entrepreneurs City Youth Foundation is in the process Mall is expected to open soon on the ance of liquor stores on 47th Street, Persons interested in learning about en- of looking into a shopping center on the corner of 47th and King Drive in the old noted Midway Liquor on 55th and State trepreneurship, the joys and pitfalls of owning a corner of 39th and State....And on State Walgreens building. While the City is Street as an example of how clean such business, and how to analyze business ideas Street the newly weds Ben and Dorothy in the process of talking to major retail­ an establishment can be kept clean. should attend the first of four workshops "BEFORE YOU START and SBA programs are available at any of the YOUR BUSINESS" Harris Bank Extends Small Business Loans bank's 140 Chicagoland locations. Two are in Monday, April 7,from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Kenwood— With two branches in the Mid Chicagoland's small businesses, which are so Mid-South 47th and Drexel and 54th and Went­ MARKET RESEARCH FOR South area, Harris Bank announced that it is important to the growth and vitality of their worth. THE ENTREPRENEUR" Monday, April 14, 5:30 to 8:30 pm extending its successful Small Business Lend­ communities." FINANCIAL ANALYSIS I ing Rate (SBLR) initiative through at least Jan­ The rate applies to current and new com­ ^^^^^^l^HHHl^n Monday April 21, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm uary 1998. The bank also announced that for mercial borrowers with total credit facilities of at the Women's Business Development the second consecutive year Harris Bank is $500,000 or less. Qualifying commercial bor­ Center's satellite location at Chicagoland's top SBA bank lender and the rowers include corporations, partnerships, sole Harris Bank, 901 E. 47th Street, second largest in Illinois. proprietorships and individuals with business PRIME The Harris Small Business Lending Rate, in purpose loans. OFFICE/RETAIL "CERTIFIED « EXPANDING effect & "prime" rate for small business that % As part of its commitment to the small busi­ MARKET TO tracks one-half percent below the Wall Street ness marketplace, Harris also actively uses AT 43 & KING DR. GOVERNMENT/ CORPORATE" Journal Prime, In its fourth successful year, Small Business Administration (SBA) loan iTOREFRONTJ Tuesday, April 22 from 1 to 3:00 pm close to 4,000 the bank reports Chicagoland programs BUSINESS PLAN small businesses are currently lowering their "Extending our SBLR and being AND OFFICE Wednesday, April 23 cost of borrowing by banking at Harris. Chicagoland's top SBA bank lender for the JPACEf 12:30-3:00 or 5:30 to 8:30 "The SBLR has been proven to have appeal second year obviously makes us proud, but AVAILABLE at the Women's Business Development for small businesses and is viewed as a sign of more importantly it shows we are clearly help­ Location good for businesses such as; Center, 8 S. Michigan, Suite 400" the bank's genuine interest to compete aggres­ ing small business," said Rahe. "We plan to Bakery, Shoe Shop, Business Office, ice | sively to serve the needs of Chicagoland's small do even more in 1997 when we'll introduce Cream shop, Printing shop, Record All workshops can be taken individually or as part of businesses," said Maribeth Rahe, Harris vice new products and services that will make it Shop and more IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO MOVE YOUR the jumpStart Your Business workshop series." chair, Personal and Commercial Financial Ser­ even easier for small businesses to grow and Registration fee is $40.00 vices. "Extending the SBLR again is a demon­ become successful." BU/INEJ/ OUT OF YOUR HOME, LOOKING TO EXPAND OR and includes a workbook guide. stration of our intense commitment of For information or to register, call the Harris Bank's small Business Lending Rate GETTING READY TO Women's Business Development Center /TART YOUR BU/INE// at (312) 853-3477. Registration and prepay­ Dearborn Beal Estate Board kick off its CALL 773. 268 5300 ment are recommended to guarantee space. Take these workshops to learnliow to assess FOR APPOINTMENT AND REVIEW risks and commitment, understand business 56th Annual Installation and Awards Banquet LEA/E NEGOTIATIONS* FREE PRE-QUALIFICATION issues, evaluate your potential as an During the 1941 Black brokers and sales­ Dawn-Webb and Associates, who McMath says IN THE UPCOMING entrepreneur, and get help with analyzing your men were confined by restrictive covenants to has propelled the DREB through solid leader­ BRONZEVILLE business skills and business ideas. a narrowly defined area, 22rd Street to 67th ship and unselfish devotion. Street, from Wentworth Ave. to Cottage Ms. Webber, as the 29th president of DREB, Grove. With the theme of "Continuing Em­ stated that the organization during her two years

powerment through Partnerships" today carry­ as president, "...Committees began by defining ©1996 Like Meadows ing on those brokers mission, the Dearborn Real our goals and positions in approximately eigh­ Estate Board (DRAB) held its 56th annual in­ teen categories of real estate industry. As we stallation, Thursday, April 3. move closer to the 21st century, "Continuing Organized in March, 1941, by twelve African Empowerment through Partnership", will be American real estate brokers to combat oppres­ even more necessary for gaining the market sive and repressive conditions existing for share and making a better place for our chil­ African Americans in the real estate industry, dren." DREB was an alternative to the majority Na­ One of DREB's new partnership is its educa­ tional Association of Realtors which prohibited tion foundation with Chicago State University. the membership of Blacks until 1961. During the awards banquet among the many Black brokers and salesmen were categori­ awards presented, a special Director emeritus cally denied membership in white real estate honor was presented for William G. Gray, of k boards and multiple listing services. The forma­ Woodlawn's, William Gray and Association on tion of DREB gave minority bro­ 67th and Cottage Grove. The kers a modicum of strength and honor to him was determined by wielding power which they had the Board of directors and is be­ been lacking and imbued them stowed to a member, having been with a sense of determination to retired form active service, who challenge existing conditions. has held at least one position on DREB members are called the Board of Directors, rendering "Realtist" instead of "Realtor" years of distinguished continuous CALL Us. (312)225-9808 The new president is Darryl L. service. McMath, owner of Showplace In McMath acceptance as Make every dollar you spend on rent do more for the quality Realty company. A member Darrly L. McMath, president-elect he is noted stating of your lite. since 1991, he is currently Re­ new president of DREB "Much progress has been made by You can start by visiting perhaps Chicago's most unique rental gional vice president of the Na­ Realtist, past and present, and we apartments. Lake Meadows. tional Association of Real Estate Brokers for will continue to momentum gained through our Region 9 (serving Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and 56 years of struggle for "Democracy in Hous­ Right now, we have spacious one-bedroom apartments (some Wisconsin.). He is a life member of the ing". McMath stated one of his focus as presi­ with balconies) available and waiting for you. NAACP, serves on the Board of directors for the dent of DREB is for programs to develop youth, Your new apartment will let you enjoy lakefront living with National Association of Real Estate Brokers and enhance membership , rebuild the communities lake views and skyline views and your very own park setting. the DREB. With roots in the Mid-South area, he and increase business opportunities in real estate Our one-bedrooms start at only $600 dollars per month. is a member of the Mid-South Planning and De­ for African Americans. velopment Commission and majored in mechan­ And that makes our rents the smartest you'll find anywhere in the heart of the city. ical Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Tech­ "Business with the Veteran nology and attended Purdure University. We're located south of McCormick Place. Our models are Affairs Office for Housing & "We must continue to be the voice and con­ open daily. Come see them. Come move in. scious of our communities and courageously re­ Changes for Chicago Metro Areas" spond to issues that affect our industry.". Mc­ Sponsored by the Dearborn Real Estate Board THE SMARTEST ADDRESS i IN THE Cm Math stated on his vision as the new president. on Thursday, April 10, at the Ramada Inn - "We must support the efforts of organizations Lake Shore Conference Center, 4900 S. Lake that mirror our mission by "empowering Shore drive, registration: 6:30 pm, begins through partnerships." Programs must be devel­ promptly 7:00 pm till 8:30 pm. oped to encourage our youth, enhance our mem­ James Kimble, Chief Loan Processing Offices :J\KE- bership, rebuild our communities and increase of US Dept of Veteran affairs will address "How business opportunities in real estate for African to Prove Housing Opportunities for Veterans .Americans. and David Kalish, Chief Property Management MEADOWS DREB is the local chapter of the National As­ Officer will address Affordable Housing: Buy APARTMENTS- sociation of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), one ing foreclosure Property. Dinner ill be served, 500 East 33rd Street. 312-225-9808 of the largest African American Real Estate members of DREB $20 and non-members $25 , Best of all, it's managed by ... DRAPER AND KRAMER trade organizations in the United States. RSVP required by April 7, by calling (312) 264 INCORPORATED £r The baton was past on by Jean Webber, of 6400. South Street Journal April 4— April 24,1997 Page South Street

Ernest Brown (right) of Brown and Momen was honored with the Three Mid-South Developers Chicago Association of Realtors, Good Neighbor Award presented by receive the President Camilla Benson (left). Brown was granted the prestigious Chicago Association of Realtors award for not only rehabbing his own property, at 1248 East 46th Good Neighbor Award Street but extending improvements to neighboring structures.in the dis­ tinctive property in the Kenwood community.

Donald and Sandra Pendleton (left and Right) of Simmons-Pendleton partnership were honored the CAR, good Neighbor Award presented by Benson (center for the taking 651 E. 50th Place. Known as "the worst building on the block, 651 E. 50th Place was renowned for the drug dealers in and around the property. The eight unit building was acquired at a scavengers sale by Simmons-Pendleton Partner­ ship, who had rehabbed the adjacent building at 647 E. 50th. It was unconverted to six apartments and developed as a mixed income building. With their efforts, the owners have actually changed their immediate area of Washington Park by removing the j Richard Sova (right) Developments was honored with the CAR, good drug dealers and encouraging others to rehab their 1 Neighbor Award presented by Ms. Benson (left) for the investment in the houses and buildings. I Douglas (Cap community), for turning a vacant lot into seven luxury jtownhouses whose style reflect the landmark character of the Gap (neighborhood. The construction lof Douglas Row, located at 1 13408-3420 S. Giles has also jmade an impact on the neighbor 1 economy, not only by improving j adjacent properties, by by hiring | numerous subcontractors and I individuals form the community | for the project. | Every year, "Good Neighbor'! (awards are bestowed upon prop-) | erty owners and developers whose efforts have helped improve the | overall quality of the areas ir which people work, play and live] 1 literally making them a "G'ooc | Neighbor". Criteria for judging 1 properties include: The impact oj 1 the improvements and / or services | on the surrounding community! I Removal of an eyesore o| J "problematic" property that is & I haven for crime: Encouragement I for neighbors to renovate: HovJ | well the subject property fits oij I complements the surrounding I properties: Quality of craftsman, (ship: Historic preservation: an< | Pride of ownership. I Fouthy (40) Good Neighboi j Awards were presented through-j | out the city of Chicago at a cere| You've spent years dreaming | mony held at the Chicago Culturaj j Center on February 19, 19971 I Three of them were in the Midi of owning your own home. | South communities noted as Bronzeville in the above photos. - (Continuedfrom page I) Now spend a day Bronzeville In all, the Bronzeville Restora­ tion Project has started to devel- learning how to buy one. ope into a realization. And in time many more people and businesses will come forth to support the Bronzeville Restoration Project. Mayor Daley, as well as many al­ dermen on the city council have voiced their support of the Bronzeville Project. Let's hope that those glory days of old can At HUD'sfree Homebuyer Fair, you'll Free easier and more affordable than you thought. shine brightly once again. Homebuyer Fair City Reminds Prop­ learn everything you'll need to ma\e confident, For more information call l'800'244-8ll8. Saturday, erty Owners About April 5, the Heating Cost Dis­ informed decisions about buying a house. 9AM-4PM The HUD Homebuyer Fair. The lessons closure Ordinance McCormick Place With apartment and house hunt­ You'll also find out that buying a home is North you learn could last a lifetime. ing season here, Mayor Richard M. Daley is reminding home own­ ers and apartment building land­ THE lords that the city is continuing its enforcement of the Heating Cost HOMEBUYER Disclosure Ordinance. The ordinance requires building FAIR owners and landlords to provide prospective buyers and tenants with an estimated cost of utility WOJO needs for the primary source of HUDHOMES WGCI 0jSi t=J heat prior to purchasing or leasing "Wt PUy the HIJV UlliMUI We'llFH get youA home the property. Preparing for the Last Day&Free Tax Clinic Real Estate Transactions in the

Readers: Listed below are property transfers in South Street Journal's circulation area according to the latest reporMid-Soutt released by Jesse Whiteh, CooCommunitiek County Recorder of Deeds. Fosr you r convenience, transfer listings are organized by community. Display of the "*" symbol next to a listing indicates that information supplied on the State Real Estate Transfer Declaration may be incomplete or incorrect. South Street Journal will publish this information in each issue.

Community/Address Rec'd Date Price Woodlawn 6522 S. Kenwood Woodlawn Homes Joint Venture to Rhonda D. Williams 1-30 153,245 6244 S. Evans Jacquelyn Perkins to Michael Williamson 1-28 79,000 6312 S. Eberhart John and Doris Ingram to Clemmie Chandler 1-28 75,000 6226 S. Woodlawn Hopewell Holdings, Inc. to Quentin Pitluk 1-29 126,000 Volunteer Barbareeta West, an associate accountant at UIC, prepares a 1996 tax return for patient care technician, Yvonne Davis, at Kennedy King College. This service is 6400 S. Greenwood Milton and Cassie McGlaun to Quentin Pitiuk 2-5 92,000 offered through the Center for Law and Human Services Tax Counseling Project 6549 S. Ingleside McDougal Limited Partnership to Cathy M. Whitehead 2-5 110,000 (CLHS), which provides confidential tax counseling, at no charge to the client, to 6400 S. Greenwood Milton and Cassie McGlaun*. to Quentin Pitluk* 2-5 92,000 working families earning less than $26,000 a year. 6106 S. Dorchester, # 1E Eva Doss Sullivan to Joanne L. Johnson 2-6 69,000 CLHS is currently operating eight free tax clinics throughout the Chicagoland area to 6618 S. Woodlawn Oliver Peole Carol Smith 2-6 40,000 help low-income workers get the tax benefits they have earned. Since January 29th, 6526 S. Kenwood Woodlawn Homes Joint Venture to Robert L. Guffie 2-14 149,045 CLHS volunteers, professionals who have been specially trained in tax issues that 6433 - 35 S. Kenwood H. Brown to B. Humphrey-Archer and P. Brown 2-20 80,000 affect the working poor, have helped almost 2,000 low-wage workers file state and federal tax returns. So far, the tax clinics have generated more than $2 million in 6210 S. Greenwood Laura A. Bryant to John H. Mayberry 2-24 149,000 refunds and saved $100,000 in tax preparation fees for low-income Chicago families. 6140 S. St. Lawrence Judith W. Sherrod to David Ray, Jr. 2-21 70,000 For assistance, call (800) 496 - 4885 for the Tax Counseling Project site nearest to 6206 - 08 S. Woodlawn, Unit 2N * to Sarah A. Sanders 2-27 94,900 you. Or contact Operation Push, 930 E. 50th St., Thurs. 5 PM - 8:30 PM, Sat. 10 AM 6708 S. Champlain Felecia Dawkins to Tyrone Matthews 3-5 42,500 - 2 PM, at (773) 373 - 3366; or Kennedy-King College, 6800 S. Wentworth, Tues. and Kenwood Wed. 5 PM - 8:30 PM,at (773) 602 - 5000. 4711 S. Drexel, Unit 2 K & K Property Development, Inc. to Janice Jones 2-4 160,000 5210 S. Ingleside, Unit 3 Louiza Deaderick to Marcus Martin 1-31 73,500 4135 S. Ellis New Homes for North Kenwood-Oakland to Ludie Richardson 2-4 108,310 5052 S. Drexel Blvd., Unit 5052B American National Bank to Freeman Richmon* 2-4 122,298 Hughes Accounting 8t 4139 S. Ellis New Homes for North Kenwood-Oakland to Paul K. Knox HI 2-4 99,000 4438 S. Greenwood New Homes for Kenwood-Oakland to Charlotte Stoxstell 1 -27 124,530 Tax Consultants 4328 S. Oakenwald Castaways Ltd. to Maurice E. King 2-7 33,000 Accounting 4346 S. Greenwood New Homes for North Kenwood-Oakland to C. J. Collins 2-11 103,100 Loan packaging 4560 S. Oakenwalk Parade Partners to Robert L. Edwards 2-6 215,000 Bookkeeping 4927 S. Dorchester Mary S. and Thomas A. Edelen to Jing Yuan Ma 2-11 143,998 Financial Planning 4857 S. Kimbark Philip H. Cogan to Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse* 2-13 600,000 Annuity Insurance vtt [VfM. 4939 S. Dorchester, Unit 2B CBM Group, Inc. to Robert and Annie Davis 2-13 32,000 Complete Tax Service 4939 S. Dorchester, Unit 5G CBM Group, Inc. to Annie Trobert Davis 2-18 32,000 5000 S. Cornell, # 19A George & Esterh Bowman to M. Burns and L. B. Klein 2-18 109,000 ....Rapid Returns 702 - 704 E. 50th PI., Anthony Menolascino to Alex Tang 2-25 201,000 4800 S. Lake Shore Dr., # 2206-S. American Natl Bk & Trust Co. to Kevin Baskins 2-26 110,000 4306 S. King Drive 4611 S. Lake Park Wade Enterprises and Associates, Inc. to Harriet L. Day 3-4 210,400 Chicago, Illinois 60615 4934- H S. Cornell Ave., Unit D-22 Melk Development 274,900 5209 S. Ingleside, Unit 5209-2 Robert Hansen to Kummah Shah Bey 1-14 97,000 (312) 268-5300 Fax (312) 268-5440 4800S Chicago Beach, Unit 2216-N J and R. Karklinsto D. Jr. and T Dorsey 1-15 123,000 Hrs. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. by Appointments Hyde Park 1700 E. 56th St. Rose Marie Wyatt to Allison L. Wood 1-31 135,000 5714 S. Kimbark Sherwin Rosen to Owen A. Lamont 2-4 475,000 4577 S. Lake Park Louise Anderson to Janet A. Toliver 2-5 80,000 II 0 -M E 0 W N E 11 S 5514 S. Kenwood Kathleen Gould Hayes to Richard P. Sailer 1-29 395,000 5555 S. Blackstone, Unit 1 LaSalle National Trust, NA to Gang He 2-7 128,000 Since real estate tends to represent the single 1229 E. 57th St., Unit 1 A. S. and L. Kubicek to Richard and Leslie Ainsworth 2-1 160,000 largest investment most of us ever make, 1451 E. 55th St., #723N Theressia L. Washington to Fred A. Cooper 2-6 51,000 1138 E. Hyde Pk Blvd.,# 2C Homes Savings of America, FSB to Cole Taylor Bk 2-7 116,000 1400 E. 55th PI., #1005 * to Larry Commings 2-21 51,000 5544 S. Kenwood Harriet Rylaarsdam to William R. Klein 2-21 300,000 £D¥AIW£B5 5423 S. Dorchester, #3 Janet Russell to Wayne S. Pitterger* 2-26 60,000 5439 S. Cornell, #3S J. W.& P. A. J. York to James R. Reed, III & L. C. Reed 2-26 120,000 5555 S. Everett, #2D Sarah Rosen to Constantine and Renna Alisandratos 2-26 89,900 5240 - 50 S. Drexel * to Alvin C. Edwards 3-5 913,000 830 E. 52nd St. Donald L. and Wilhelmina O. Baker to Kim A. King 3-4 245,000 5616 S. Blackstone, Unit 3 Edward and Barbara Rosen to Jennifer V. Mason* 3-5 76,500 6848 S.Shore Dr. Rochelle Williams to Karen Williams 2-5 83,000 5714 S. Kimbark Sherwin Rosen to Owen A. Lamont 2-4 475,000 4137 S. Ellis Ave. New Homes for North Kenwood-Oakland to Lillian C. Barnes 2-4 114,380 1700 E. 56th St. Rose Marie Wyatt to Allison L.Wood 1 -31 135,000 523 E. 41 st St. Ernest and Lucille Whitehead to Carolyn Bailey 2-5 62,500 4135 S. Ellis Ave.New Homes for North Kenwood-Oakland to Ludie Richardson 2-4 108,310 4577 S. Lake Park Louise Anderson to Janet A. Tolliver 2-5 80,000 4711 S. Drexel Blvd, Unit 2 ... K & K Property to Janis Jones 2-4 160,000 Can assit you to doThis to This 4139 S. Ellis Ave New Homes for North Kenwood Oakland to Paul K. Knox III 2-4 122,298 5052 S. Drexel Blvd. Unit 5052B American National Bank to Freeman Richmon 2-4 122,298 GOVERNMENT INSURED PROGRAM CAN BE USED TO: 5201 S. Cornell, unit 20F Marian Wray to Emmett M. Harris 1-30 125,000 A. To purchase a dwelling and the land on which the 5210 S. Ingleside, Unit 3 Louiza Deaderick to Marcus Martin 1-31 73,500 dwelling is located and rehabilitate it. 5010 S. Michigan Robert Richardson to D Karen Clark 2-3 90,000 5232 S. Greenwood Ave. R. and J. Baldwin, to T. Scheiber and C. Mercado 1-10 232,750 B. To purchase a dwelling on another site, move it 6522 S. Kenwood Ave. Woodlawn Homes Joint Venture to Rhonda Williams 1-30 153,245 onto a new foundation on the mortgaged property 6549 S. Ingleside McDougal Limited Partnership to Cathy M. Whitehead 2-5 110,000 and rehabilitate it. 6950 S. Wabash Elsie S. Matthew to Terry Mitchel 2-5 50,000 Grand Boulevard C. To refinance existing indebtedness and rehabilitate 5010 S.Michigan Robert Richard to D. Karen Clark 2-3 90,000 such a dwelling. 523 E. 41st St. Ernest and Lucille Whitehead to Carolyn G. Bailey 2-5 62,500 4925 S. Washington Park Ct. Doris K. Wilson Powell to B. Herbert Martin, Sr. 1-28 197,500 429 E. 48th St. Dwight Jones to Reginald L. Peals and Mae B. Bodie-Peals 2-14 135,000 MONEY IN A FEW DAYS 4807 S. Champlain Moses Clay to Particia Stewart 2-26 79,900 3911 S. King Dr Cook County Development Corp. to Pamela Johnson 2-28 42,000 FREE INFORMATION 4350 S. King Dr. Ajkenaton Community Development to Ora Lee Simpson 1-13 180,000 Fuller Park No Transactions during this period 1-800-898-6078 Oakland HOME LOANS BY PHONE 4137 S. Ellis New Homes for North Kenwood-Oakland to Lillian Camille Barnes 2-4 114,380 4039 S.Ellis Welbourne Development Corp.* 1-27 234,900 Improving America's Neighborhoods 4053 S. Ellis Wade Enterprises and Associates, Inc. to Redessa Harris 2-14 194,900 4143 S. Berkely Community Capital Resources Corp. to Curtis Hudson 3-4 95,100 Douglas No Transactions during this period MORTGAGE Washington Park 5816 S. Michigan Christopher Huddleston to Mary Beck 1-10 79,900 Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee South Street Journal April 4-24, 1997 Page 15

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